Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 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 65 V12 (Stage 3)

945 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)

819 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)

743 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

AMG S 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    409 km/h
    254 mph
  • Most powerful
    945 hp
    705 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,550 Nm
    1,143 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    448 hp/t
    334 kW/t
    2.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    418 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Power
945hp705kW+315 hp
819hp611kW+189 hp
743hp554kW+113 hp
630hp470kW
Torque
1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm
1,350Nm996lb-ft+350 Nm
1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,585kg5,699lb
2,585kg5,699lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Top speed
409 km/h
254 mph
+144 km/h
389 km/h
242 mph
+124 km/h
376 km/h
234 mph
+111 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.3s99% target: 405 km/h / 252 mph+5.4 s
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 385 km/h / 239 mph+12.5 s
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 372 km/h / 231 mph+17.4 s
Calculated
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s-0.9 s
3.5s-0.6 s
3.7s-0.4 s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
7.8s-6.0 s
Calculated
9.0s-4.8 s
Calculated
9.8s-4.0 s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
10.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
448hp/t334kW/t203hp/1000 lb
Calculated
388hp/t289kW/t176hp/1000 lb
Calculated
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
735Nm/t492lb-ft/ton
Calculated
640Nm/t428lb-ft/ton
Calculated
578Nm/t387lb-ft/ton
Calculated
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,044mm199in
5,044mm199in
5,044mm199in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,913mm75in
1,913mm75in
1,913mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,642mm65in
1,642mm65in
1,642mm65in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
133mm5in
133mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
400L
400L
400L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L

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 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp4,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.8 s
9.0 s
9.8 s
13.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
18.6 s
23.1 s
27.1 s
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Top speed
409 km/h
254 mph
389 km/h
242 mph
376 km/h
234 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.0 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
7.5 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
9.6 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
11.3 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp has 315 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp: 315 hp (235 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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
945 hp
705 kW
3.2 s
409 km/h
254 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
819 hp
611 kW
3.5 s
389 km/h
242 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
743 hp
554 kW
3.7 s
376 km/h
234 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 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 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
409 km/h
254 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
389 km/h
242 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
Power
743 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
376 km/h
234 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
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
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
409 km/h
254 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
Power
819 hp
611 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
389 km/h
242 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
Power
743 hp
554 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
376 km/h
234 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
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-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp 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 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
3.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 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 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hp
448 hp/t
334 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hp
388 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hp
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3)945 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2)819 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1)743 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12630 hp
Power
945 hp
705 kW
819 hp
611 kW
743 hp
554 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
1,550 Nm
1,143 lb-ft
1,350 Nm
996 lb-ft
1,220 Nm
900 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
Top speed
409 km/h
254 mph
389 km/h
242 mph
376 km/h
234 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
672 km
418 mi
672 km
418 mi
672 km
418 mi
672 km
418 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
448 hp/t
334 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
388 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 2) 819 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 1) 743 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 630 hp
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,124 LC/year3,124 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 (Stage 3) 945 hp

  • Has 126 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

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