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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500vsMercedes-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 (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
449hp335kW
469hp350kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
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
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,032mm198in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
76L
80L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500: 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 5005,500-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
16.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
600 Nm
443 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
2,100 kg
4,630 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 5004.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 5604.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 0.1 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
854 km
531 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW
4.5 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.5 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
449 hp
335 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 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
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
854 km
531 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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