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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12vsRolls-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 65 V12

630 hp5980 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 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
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • 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 overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
630hp470kW
632hp471kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
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
51.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg 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
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
580km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,285mm208in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,422mm56in
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 65 V12Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12: 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 65 V124,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 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 65 V12Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
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
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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 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 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
632 hp
471 kW

Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 has 2 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 2 hp (1 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
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 65 V12
2,110 kg
4,652 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 65 V12
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 65 V124.1 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 65 V12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 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
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 65 V12 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 2.4 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
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 65 V12
672 km
418 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 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 65 V12Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
632 hp
471 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 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
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
1,422 mm
56.0 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
672 km
418 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
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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 V12Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 km (57 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 2 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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