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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 560vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017 S 560

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

S 560

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017

S 560

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • 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
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    188 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    964 km
    599 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469hp350kW
469hp350kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,630kg5,798lb
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
61.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
964km599mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,032mm198in
5,032mm198in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
400L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
188g/km
204g/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) Facelift 2017 S 560Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5605,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 5605,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
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
15.9 s
16.5 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
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 Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
2,075 kg
4,575 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)Facelift 2017S 560
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
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)Facelift 2017S 5604.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 5604.6 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 Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 0.7 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)Facelift 2017S 560
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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)Facelift 2017S 560
964 km
599 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
889 km
552 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 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 Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 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
5,032 mm
198.1 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)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 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)Facelift 2017S 560
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
469 hp
350 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
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
964 km
599 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
188 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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) Facelift 2017 S 560Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 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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