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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8vsRolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 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

Rolls-Royce Wraith

6.6 V12

632 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2013-present

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
  • 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 overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
585hp436kW
632hp471kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
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
52.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
580km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,285mm208in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,507mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,112mm123in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
400L
470L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
83L
CO2 emissions-
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) AMG S 63 V8Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: 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)AMG S 63 V85,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V125,600 rpm1,500-5,500 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
16.5 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
179 km/h
111 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
632 hp
471 kW

Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 has 47 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 47 hp (35 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
800 Nm
590 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
2,360 kg
5,203 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
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V84.2 s
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V124.6 s

Although Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 0.4 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 4.2 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
580 km
361 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
632 hp
471 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/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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
632 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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)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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
632 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
585 hp
436 kW
632 hp
471 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 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
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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
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
792 km
492 mi
580 km
361 mi
CO2 score
-
327 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 212 km (132 mi) more estimated range

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 47 hp more
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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