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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 560 V8vsMercedes-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 (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    469 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,025 kg
    4,464 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    200 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
469hp350kW
456hp340kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,765kg6,096lb
2,590kg5,710lb
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
44.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
200g/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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V85,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
2,040 kg
4,497 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
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)Facelift 2017S 560 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V84.6 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
879 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
909 km
565 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
200 g/km
212 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

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

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