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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 63vsRolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12

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

AMG S 63

612 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020
VS

Rolls-Royce Wraith

6.6 V12

632 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,005 kg
    4,420 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    305 hp/t
    228 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    211 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    860 km
    535 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
612hp456kW
632hp471kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
870Nm642lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,810kg6,195lb
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
47.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
449Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
5,285mm208in
Width
2,108mm83in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,507mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,112mm123in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,668mm66in
Trunk volume
400L
470L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
83L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
327g/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 63Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V125,600 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
16.3 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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
180 km/h
112 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
632 hp
471 kW

Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 20 hp (15 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
870 Nm
642 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
2,440 kg
5,379 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 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

Although Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 1.0 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 5.3 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
568 km
353 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
632 hp
471 kW
4.5 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
632 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,507 mm
59.3 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
632 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
4.5 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
632 hp
471 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
870 Nm
642 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.5 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
2,440 kg
5,379 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,507 mm
59.3 in
Range score
860 km
535 mi
568 km
353 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
327 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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 63Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 435 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 292 km (181 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 116 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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