Car comparison

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

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1995

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
    2,030 kg
    4,475 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
455hp339kW
394hp294kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
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
63.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
103.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg 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
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
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
505L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
100L
CO2 emissions
204g/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 500Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500: 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 5005,250-5,500 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 500Mercedes-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
16.2 s
24.6 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
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.3 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
180 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
455 hp
339 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 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: 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
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
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 500
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 5004.6 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 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
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 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 500
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
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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
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 500Mercedes-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
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
-
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 Coupe (C217) S 500
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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