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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

S 500 V8 (Stage 3)

684 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

S 500 V8 (Stage 2)

593 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

S 500 V8 (Stage 1)

538 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

S 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    684 hp
    510 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    335 hp/t
    250 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    212 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp
Power
684hp510kW+228 hp
593hp442kW+137 hp
538hp401kW+82 hp
456hp340kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,590kg5,710lb
2,590kg5,710lb
2,590kg5,710lb
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
49.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-15.3 s
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-7.0 s
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s-1.0 s
3.9s-0.7 s
4.2s-0.4 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
10.9s-6.0 s
Calculated
12.3s-4.6 s
Calculated
14.0s-2.9 s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.8s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
335hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
532Nm/t356lb-ft/ton
Calculated
463Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
419Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
879km546mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu 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
212g/km
212g/km
212g/km
212g/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) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 538 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 456 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 538 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 456 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
12.3 s
14.0 s
16.9 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
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp has 228 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 456 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 456 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp: 228 hp (170 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 456 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 538 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
684 hp
510 kW
3.6 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
593 hp
442 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
538 hp
401 kW
4.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp
456 hp
340 kW
4.6 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
Power
684 hp
510 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
Power
593 hp
442 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
Power
538 hp
401 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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)S 500 V8456 hp
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
Power
684 hp
510 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
Power
593 hp
442 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
Power
538 hp
401 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hp
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)684 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)593 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)538 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8456 hp
Power
684 hp
510 kW
593 hp
442 kW
538 hp
401 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 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
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
879 km
546 mi
879 km
546 mi
879 km
546 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
212 g/km
212 g/km
212 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
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 593 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 538 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 456 hp
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 684 hp

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 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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