Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450

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 400

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292)

AMG GLE 450

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Lightest
    1,960 kg
    4,321 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    208 g/km
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
Power
367hp274kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Gross weight
2,540kg5,600lb
2,880kg6,349lb
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
79.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
117.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
989km615mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,899mm75in
2,003mm79in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,731mm68in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,658mm65in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,725mm68in
Trunk volume
400L
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,720L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
93L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
219g/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) S 400Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 4005,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 4505,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
25.4 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
159 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
367 hp
274 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
520 Nm
384 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 400
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
2,145 kg
4,729 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 400
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
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 4005.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 4505.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450: 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 Coupe (C217)S 400
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450: 0.5 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)S 400
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 400
899 km
559 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
989 km
615 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
367 hp
274 kW
5.8 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 Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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 (C292)AMG GLE 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 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)S 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 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 400
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.8 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 Coupe (C217)S 400
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
989 km
615 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
219 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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) S 400Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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