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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8vsChevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 6.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

S 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
VS

Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible

6.2 V8

453 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    212 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
Power
456hp340kW
453hp338kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
617Nm455lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,769kg3,900lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
879km546mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
6,162cc376cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
4,784mm188in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,344mm53in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
350L
206L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
72L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
285g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V85,700 rpm4,600 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
17.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
453 hp
338 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 has 3 hp more than Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
617 Nm
455 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
1,769 kg
3,900 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V84.6 s
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 and Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 6.2 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 and Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 6.2 V8: 3.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
879 km
546 mi
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
576 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
453 hp
338 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,344 mm
52.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
4.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8ChevroletCamaro VI Convertible6.2 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
453 hp
338 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
617 Nm
455 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
1,769 kg
3,900 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,344 mm
52.9 in
Range score
879 km
546 mi
576 km
358 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
285 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
206 L
7.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 6.2 V8
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 83 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 303 km (188 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 73 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Chevrolet Camaro VI Convertible 6.2 V8

  • Is 271 kg lighter
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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