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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 600 V12

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1995
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.7 L/100 km
    11.4 mpg US
    13.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
394hp294kW
394hp294kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,240kg4,938lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
2,710kg5,975lb
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
103.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
5,987cc365cu 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
505L
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 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 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 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 (C140)S 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
20.2 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
169 km/h
105 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 600 V12
394 hp
294 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 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 (C140)S 600 V12
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
2,180 kg
4,806 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 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 (C140)S 600 V126.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V126.6 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
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 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 (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 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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
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 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 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
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Practicality
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
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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

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