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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)

945 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)

819 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)

743 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

AMG S 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    945 hp
    705 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,550 Nm
    1,143 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,180 kg
    4,806 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    433 hp/t
    323 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    272 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Power
945hp705kW+315 hp
819hp611kW+189 hp
743hp554kW+113 hp
630hp470kW
Torque
1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm
1,350Nm996lb-ft+350 Nm
1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,625kg5,787lb
2,625kg5,787lb
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.5 s
Calculated
45.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s-0.9 s
3.5s-0.6 s
3.7s-0.4 s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
9.3s-5.1 s
Calculated
10.4s-4.0 s
Calculated
11.9s-2.5 s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
433hp/t323kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
376hp/t280kW/t170hp/1000 lb
Calculated
341hp/t254kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
711Nm/t476lb-ft/ton
Calculated
619Nm/t414lb-ft/ton
Calculated
560Nm/t374lb-ft/ton
Calculated
459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
5,027mm198in
5,027mm198in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,417mm56in
1,417mm56in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,625mm64in
1,625mm64in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,649mm65in
1,649mm65in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
350L
350L
350L
350L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
272g/km
272g/km
272g/km
272g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
10.4 s
11.9 s
14.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.0 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
7.4 s
7.6 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.6 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp has 315 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp: 315 hp (235 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
945 hp
705 kW
3.2 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
819 hp
611 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
743 hp
554 kW
3.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
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 Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
Power
743 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
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
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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 Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
Power
743 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
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 Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp 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 Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
3.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
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 Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
433 hp/t
323 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
376 hp/t
280 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
341 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
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 Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
819 hp
611 kW
743 hp
554 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
1,550 Nm
1,143 lb-ft
1,350 Nm
996 lb-ft
1,220 Nm
900 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
272 g/km
272 g/km
272 g/km
272 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
433 hp/t
323 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
376 hp/t
280 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
341 hp/t
254 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,150 LC/year3,150 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp

  • Has 126 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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