Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8vsMercedes-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 (W222)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017
VS

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 (W222) S 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
455hp339kW
612hp456kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
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
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
427Nm/t285lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,051mm199in
Width
1,899mm75in
-
Height
1,496mm59in
-
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: 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 (W222)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 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 (W222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
12.1 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
2.3 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 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 (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 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 157 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: 157 hp (117 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
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 (W222)S 500 V8
1,920 kg
4,233 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 (W222)S 500 V8
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 (W222)S 500 V84.8 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 (W222) S 500 V8: 1.3 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 (W222)S 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (W222) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: 1.2 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 (W222)S 500 V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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 (W222)S 500 V8
899 km
559 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 (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.8 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 (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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 (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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-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 (W222)S 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.8 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 (W222)S 500 V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (W222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
455 hp
339 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Range score
899 km
559 mi
792 km
492 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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 (W222) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range

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 157 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 53 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

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