Car comparison

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

AMG S 63 V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • 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

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
585hp436kW
469hp350kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
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
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
976km606mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
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Trunk volume
400L
530L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
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) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: 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)AMG S 63 V85,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 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)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
13.9 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
5.3 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 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)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 has 116 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) AMG S 63 V8: 116 hp (87 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 (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)AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 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)AMG S 63 V8
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)AMG S 63 V84.2 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) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 0.5 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-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) AMG S 63 V8: 1.9 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 (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)AMG S 63 V8
792 km
492 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)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
4.2 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)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-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)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-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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 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-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)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-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)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 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
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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
792 km
492 mi
976 km
606 mi
CO2 score
-
186 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 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) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 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

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

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 184 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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