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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 63vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

AMG S 63

612 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020
VS

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

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    186 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    976 km
    606 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
612hp456kW
469hp350kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,745kg6,052lb
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
43.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
449Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
976km606mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
5,141mm202in
Width-
1,905mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
400L
530L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
186g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 635,500-6,000 rpm2,750-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V85,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
13.9 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
612 hp
456 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: 143 hp (107 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
700 Nm
516 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
1,970 kg
4,343 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 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 (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 633.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: 1.1 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
860 km
535 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
976 km
606 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
612 hp
456 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
4.7 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 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
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
860 km
535 mi
976 km
606 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
186 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 67 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 115 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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