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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 65vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 63

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

AMG S 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2019
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017

AMG S 63

612 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    299 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
630hp470kW
612hp456kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,635kg5,809lb
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
52.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
427Nm/t285lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
5,051mm199in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
400L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
229g/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) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 654,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 635,500-6,000 rpm2,750-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
12.1 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
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
900 Nm
664 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
2,110 kg
4,652 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 2017AMG S 65
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
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)Facelift 2017AMG S 654.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 633.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: 1.8 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 2017AMG S 65
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
672 km
418 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
792 km
492 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
612 hp
456 kW
3.5 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 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-

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 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 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 2017AMG S 65
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.5 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 2017AMG S 65
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
630 hp
470 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Range score
672 km
418 mi
792 km
492 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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 AMG S 65Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 50 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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