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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8vsRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 6.75 i 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)

S 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
VS

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

6.75 i V12

460 hp6749 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2007-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 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
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
Power
456hp340kW
460hp343kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
3,050kg6,724lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
98.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
24.6L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
879km546mi
Calculated
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
6,749cc412cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
5,609mm221in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,581mm62in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,320mm131in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,685mm66in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,670mm66in
Trunk volume
350L
315L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
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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 V8Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 6.75 i V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 6.75 i V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V125,350 rpm3,500 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
460 hp
343 kW

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 6.75 i V12 has 4 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 6.75 i V12: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
720 Nm
531 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
2,620 kg
5,776 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V84.6 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V125.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 6.75 i V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 6.75 i V12: 1.3 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
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 6.75 i V12: 6.8 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 Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
879 km
546 mi
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
503 km
313 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
456 hp
340 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
460 hp
343 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
5,609 mm
220.8 in
Height
1,581 mm
62.2 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
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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) 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 Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
5.9 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
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8Rolls-RoycePhantom Drophead Coupe6.75 i V12
Power
456 hp
340 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,620 kg
5,776 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 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
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
5,609 mm
220.8 in
Height
1,581 mm
62.2 in
Range score
879 km
546 mi
503 km
313 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
-
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 6.75 i V12
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km27.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi44.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year4,174 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Is 580 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 376 km (234 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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