Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8vsMercedes-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 Coupe (C217)

AMG S 63 V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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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 Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
585hp436kW
630hp470kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
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
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
400L
350L
Doors
2
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 Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V85,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V124,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
14.4 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
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 has 45 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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)AMG S 63 V84.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V124.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: 0.1 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)AMG S 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12: 1.9 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)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
792 km
492 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
585 hp
436 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 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
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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
792 km
492 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 125 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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