Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 63vsRolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.5 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque900 Nm664 lb-ft
- Lightest2,005 kg4,420 lb
- Best power-to-weight305 hp/t228 kW/t3.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption12.0 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions211 g/km
- Best estimated range860 km535 mi
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best economy score82/100
Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12
- Most powerful632 hp471 kW
- Largest trunk470 L
- Best practicality score56/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63 | Rolls-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 63: Power / Torque
- Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63 | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 2,750-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 5,600 rpm | 1,700-4,500 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63 | Rolls-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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63 | 3.5 s |
| Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | 4.5 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63 | Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 | Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 |
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| Consumption | 9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK | 14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.28 LC100 km | 25.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.19 LC100 mi | 41.12 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal | 2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,441 LC/year | 3,833 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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