Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500

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 (C292)

GLE 500

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

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
  • 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
  • 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 performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
Power
455hp339kW
456hp340kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,900kg6,393lb
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
91.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
853km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu 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-
254g/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 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500: 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 (C292)GLE 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 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 (C292)GLE 500
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
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
168 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 (C292)GLE 500
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500 has 1 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 GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500: 1 hp (1 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 (C292)GLE 500
700 Nm
516 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 (C292)GLE 500
2,195 kg
4,839 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 (C292)GLE 500
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 (C292)GLE 5004.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500: 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 (C292)GLE 500
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500: 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)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 500 V8
851 km
529 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
853 km
530 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 (C292)GLE 500
456 hp
340 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 (C292)GLE 500
Power
456 hp
340 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
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 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 (C292)GLE 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 (C292)GLE 500
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 (C292)GLE 500
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)GLE 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 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
2,195 kg
4,839 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
851 km
529 mi
853 km
530 mi
CO2 score
-
254 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 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 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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