Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

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
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
630hp470kW
455hp339kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,695kg5,941lb
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
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,637mm64in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
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Trunk volume
400L
530L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
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 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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 (W222)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 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 (W222)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
14.0 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
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
190 km/h
118 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 (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 has 175 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12: 175 hp (130 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 (W222)S 500 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 65 V12
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
1,920 kg
4,233 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 (W222)S 500 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 (W222)S 500 V84.8 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 (W222) S 500 V8: 0.7 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 (W222)S 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12: 3.0 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 (W222)S 500 V8
237 hp/t
177 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 65 V12
672 km
418 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
899 km
559 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 (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.8 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 (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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 (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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 65 V12
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.8 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 (W222)S 500 V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.8 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
672 km
418 mi
899 km
559 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 175 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 62 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) S 500 V8

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 227 km (141 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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