Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 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 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1996

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • 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
    455 hp
    339 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,015 kg
    4,442 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
455hp339kW
394hp294kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
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
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
101.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
400L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
100L

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 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
24.4 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
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 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 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 500 V8
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
2,165 kg
4,773 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 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 500 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V126.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 2.0 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 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 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
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
455 hp
339 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 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
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
851 km
529 mi
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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