Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 400

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

600 SEC V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1993

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,960 kg
    4,321 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
367hp274kW
394hp294kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,540kg5,600lb
2,720kg5,997lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
102.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,603mm63in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
400L
505L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
100L
CO2 emissions
208g/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 Coupe (C217) S 400Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 4005,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
24.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 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 Coupe (C217)S 400
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
570 Nm
420 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)S 400
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
2,240 kg
4,938 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)S 400
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)S 4005.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: 1.0 s.

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)S 400
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)S 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
367 hp
274 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
-
CO2 score
208 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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