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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026 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)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026

AMG GLE 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2026-present

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
    455 hp
    339 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,015 kg
    4,442 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
455hp339kW
449hp335kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
640Nm472lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
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
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
98.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
794km494mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
4,940mm194in
Width
1,899mm75in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,625mm64in
-
Rear track
1,649mm65in
-
Ground clearance-
205mm8in
Trunk volume
400L
655L
Max trunk volume-
1,795L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,200 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
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
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
21.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
449 hp
335 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
640 Nm
472 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)S 500 V8
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
2,355 kg
5,192 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)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 534.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53: 0.3 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)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53: 1.3 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)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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)S 500 V8
851 km
529 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
794 km
494 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.9 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)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
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 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-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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) 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 Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.9 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)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
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026AMG GLE 53
Power
455 hp
339 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Range score
851 km
529 mi
794 km
494 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 AMG GLE 53
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 57 km (35 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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