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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222)

S 600 V12

530 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 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
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
585hp436kW
530hp395kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,815kg6,206lb
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
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,453mm215in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,365mm132in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
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Trunk volume
400L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
274g/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 Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V124,900-5,300 rpm4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
15.0 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 has 55 hp more than Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
2,260 kg
4,982 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: 0.8 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
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: 1.6 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
530 hp
395 kW
5.0 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/h4.2 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,453 mm
214.7 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)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.0 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
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
585 hp
436 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.0 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
2,260 kg
4,982 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,453 mm
214.7 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
792 km
492 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
-
274 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 108 km (67 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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