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

S 560

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020
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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 Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    188 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    964 km
    599 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
469hp350kW
612hp456kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,630kg5,798lb
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
61.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
427Nm/t285lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
964km599mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,032mm198in
5,051mm199in
Width
1,899mm75in
-
Height
1,411mm56in
-
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
400L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
188g/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 S 560Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 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 2017S 5605,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 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 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 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
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 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 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: 143 hp (107 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
700 Nm
516 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 2017S 560
2,000 kg
4,409 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 2017S 560
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 2017S 5604.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 633.5 s

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 S 560: 1.1 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: 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 2017S 560
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 2017S 560
964 km
599 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 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW
4.6 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 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-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 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 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 2017S 560
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
469 hp
350 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 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
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Range score
964 km
599 mi
792 km
492 mi
CO2 score
188 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 172 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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