Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 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)

AMG S 63 V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    585 hp
    436 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    777 km
    483 mi
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585hp436kW
525hp391kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,595kg5,721lb
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
50.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
41.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.3s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
777km483mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,079mm200in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,606mm63in
Trunk volume
400L
-
Max trunk volume-
560L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
90L
CO2 emissions-
355g/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) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V85,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.3 s
13.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 has 60 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: 60 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)AMG S 63 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
630 Nm
465 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)AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 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)AMG S 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 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)AMG S 63 V83.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8: 0.7 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)AMG S 63 V8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8: 4.6 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)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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)AMG S 63 V8
777 km
483 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
604 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 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)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 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)AMG S 63 V8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.6 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)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
777 km
483 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
-
355 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) AMG S 63 V8
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 173 km (107 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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