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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 450vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
367hp274kW
394hp294kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,665kg5,875lb
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
51.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
102.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,061km659mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,603mm63in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
510L
505L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
100L
CO2 emissions
157g/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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450: 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 4505,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,350 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
24.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
1,920 kg
4,233 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 4505.1 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: 1.5 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-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
5.1 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
1,061 km
659 mi
-
CO2 score
157 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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