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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017

AMG S 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-2019

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
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    860 km
    535 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
455hp339kW
630hp470kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,715kg5,986lb
2,625kg5,787lb
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
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,051mm199in
Width
1,899mm75in
-
Height
1,496mm59in
-
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
272g/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 65PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: 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 654,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 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 65
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
14.3 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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
187 km/h
116 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 65
630 hp
470 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 has 175 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 65: 175 hp (130 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 65
1,000 Nm
738 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
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
2,180 kg
4,806 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 65
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 654.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: 0.7 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 65: 2.7 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
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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
860 km
535 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
667 km
414 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 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 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 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) 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 (W222)S 500 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.1 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
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
455 hp
339 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Range score
860 km
535 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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 65
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 194 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

  • Has 175 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 59 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
  • Smallest trunk

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