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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) · Facelift 2017 4.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) · Facelift 2017

4.0 V8

476 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2017-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    309 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
476hp355kW
455hp339kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,595kg5,721lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.9s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
409Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,544mm179in
5,027mm198in
Width-
1,899mm75in
Height
1,287mm51in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,684mm66in
1,625mm64in
Rear track-
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance
96mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
65L
80L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V86,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
16.1 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 4.0 V8 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 4.0 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
2,015 kg
4,442 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-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
304 km/h
189 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 4.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: 0.6 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-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
476 hp
355 kW
4.0 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.6 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-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,287 mm
50.7 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 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-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 4.0 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-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.6 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-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzAMG GT (C190)Facelift 20174.0 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,287 mm
50.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
851 km
529 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 4.0 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C190) Facelift 2017 4.0 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 475 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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