Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYvsMercedes-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 (W221) · Facelift 2009

S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

435 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013
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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 Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    469 hp
    350 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
435hp324kW
469hp350kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,615kg5,765lb
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
47.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
865km537mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
5,032mm198in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
560L
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
83L
80L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,500 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 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
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
1,935 kg
4,266 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 5604.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 0.4 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 0.6 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
865 km
537 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
435 hp
324 kW
5.0 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 Cabriolet (A217) 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.0 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
435 hp
324 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 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
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
865 km
537 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 BlueEFFICIENCYMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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