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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 560vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

S 560

469 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2023

AMG GLE 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    469 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,060 kg
    4,542 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Power
469hp350kW
435hp324kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
3,050kg6,724lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
99.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
810km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,032mm198in
4,944mm195in
Width
1,899mm75in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,681mm66in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,726mm68in
Trunk volume
400L
655L
Max trunk volume-
1,790L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
85L
CO2 emissions
202g/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 S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5605,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)Facelift 2017S 560
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53: 0.4 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)Facelift 2017S 560
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53: 1.5 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)Facelift 2017S 560
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
435 hp
324 kW
5.0 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 Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 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
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,944 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 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)Facelift 2017S 560
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.0 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)Facelift 2017S 560
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2023AMG GLE 53
Power
469 hp
350 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
2,300 kg
5,071 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,944 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
810 km
503 mi
CO2 score
202 g/km
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Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2023 AMG GLE 53
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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