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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 65vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 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) · Facelift 2017

AMG S 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 580 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    717 km
    446 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
Power
630hp470kW
503hp375kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,820kg6,217lb
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
52.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
39.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
717km446mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
5,179mm204in
Width-
1,954mm77in
Height-
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,683mm66in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
535L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
76L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
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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 65Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 654,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V85,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
12.6 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 has 127 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: 127 hp (95 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
2,020 kg
4,453 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 654.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: 0.3 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: 1.3 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
672 km
418 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
717 km
446 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
4.4 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.4 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)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
503 hp
375 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
672 km
418 mi
717 km
446 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

  • Has 127 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 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 (W223) S 580 V8

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 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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