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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1996
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
394hp294kW
320hp239kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
2,650kg5,842lb
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
101.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,912mm75in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume-
525L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
22.5 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
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has 74 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
2,000 kg
4,409 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 (C140)S 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
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 (C140)S 600 V126.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 0.7 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 (C140)S 600 V12
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
394 hp
294 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Trunk score
-
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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