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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 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 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    299 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.3 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
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
630hp470kW
525hp391kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,610kg5,754lb
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
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
41.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
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Trunk volume
400L
560L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
90L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V124,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
13.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 has 105 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12: 105 hp (78 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 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
630 Nm
465 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 65 V12
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 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 65 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 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 65 V124.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 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 65 V12
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 2.5 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 65 V12
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 65 V12
672 km
418 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
625 km
388 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
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 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 65 V12
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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)AMG S 65 V12
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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 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
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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 65 V12
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 (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 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
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
672 km
418 mi
625 km
388 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 370 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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