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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8vsDavid Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition 5.0 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

AMG S 63 V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
VS

David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition

5.0 V8

601 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
Power
585hp436kW
601hp448kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
766Nm565lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
313hp/t233kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
399Nm/t267lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
4,760mm187in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,642mm65in
-
Rear track
1,643mm65in
-
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
400L
243L
Max trunk volume-
502L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
80L
71L
CO2 emissions-
292g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V85,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm4,030 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
601 hp
448 kW

David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition 5.0 V8 has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition 5.0 V8: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
766 Nm
565 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
1,920 kg
4,233 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V84.2 s
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V84.3 s

Although David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition 5.0 V8: 0.1 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition 5.0 V8: 2.2 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
313 hp/t
233 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
792 km
492 mi
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
574 km
357 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
601 hp
448 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.2 s
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.3 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
313 hp/t
233 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8David BrownSpeedback Silverstone Edition5.0 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
601 hp
448 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
766 Nm
565 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
792 km
492 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
-
292 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
313 hp/t
233 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8David Brown Speedback Silverstone Edition 5.0 V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Has 134 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 218 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 157 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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