Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)
S 400 (Stage 3)
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S 400 (Stage 1)
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)
S 400
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 2) 477 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,960 kg4,321 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions208 g/km
- Best estimated range899 km559 mi
- Largest trunk400 L
- Best economy score83/100
- Best practicality score52/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 3) 551 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Most powerful551 hp411 kW
- Highest torque775 Nm572 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight281 hp/t209 kW/t3.6 kg/hp
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score88/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp |
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| Power | 477hp356kW+110 hp | 551hp411kW+184 hp | 433hp323kW+66 hp | 367hp274kW |
| Torque | 675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm | 775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm | 610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,960kg4,321lb |
| Gross weight | 2,540kg5,600lb | 2,540kg5,600lb | 2,540kg5,600lb | 2,540kg5,600lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 72.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-6.9 s Calculated | 62.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-17.7 s Calculated | 71.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-8.3 s Calculated | 79.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s-0.8 s | 4.4s-1.3 s | 5.1s-0.5 s | 5.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.9s-5.1 s Calculated | 13.4s-6.6 s Calculated | 17.1s-2.9 s Calculated | 20.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5s-0.8 s Calculated | 4.2s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.8s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 12.3s-1.4 s Calculated | 13.1s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 243hp/t182kW/t110hp/1000 lb Calculated | 281hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb Calculated | 221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated | 187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton Calculated | 395Nm/t265lb-ft/ton Calculated | 311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton Calculated | 255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 899km559mi Calculated | 899km559mi Calculated | 899km559mi Calculated | 899km559mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,996cc183cu in |
| Length | 5,027mm198in | 5,027mm198in | 5,027mm198in | 5,027mm198in |
| Width | 1,899mm75in | 1,899mm75in | 1,899mm75in | 1,899mm75in |
| Height | 1,411mm56in | 1,411mm56in | 1,411mm56in | 1,411mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,945mm116in | 2,945mm116in | 2,945mm116in | 2,945mm116in |
| Front track | 1,625mm64in | 1,625mm64in | 1,625mm64in | 1,625mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,649mm65in | 1,649mm65in | 1,649mm65in | 1,649mm65in |
| Trunk volume | 400L | 400L | 400L | 400L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 80L | 80L | 80L |
| CO2 emissions | 208g/km | 208g/km | 208g/km | 208g/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) S 400 (Stage 2) 477 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 3) 551 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 367 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.2 s | 4.8 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 4.4 s | 5.1 s | 5.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.9 s | 13.4 s | 17.1 s | 20.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.4 s | 5.8 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 8.1 s | 8.6 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 10.4 s | 11.1 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.8 s | 12.3 s | 13.1 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 192 km/h 119 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 477 hp 356 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 551 hp 411 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 433 hp 323 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 367 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 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
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 367 hp: 1.3 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 1) 433 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 243 hp/t 182 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 281 hp/t 209 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 899 km 559 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 899 km 559 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 899 km 559 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 899 km 559 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 477 hp 356 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 551 hp 411 kW | 4.4 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 433 hp 323 kW | 5.1 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW | 5.6 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 3) 551 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | 243 hp/t 182 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | 281 hp/t 209 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | 187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400367 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 477 hp 356 kW | 551 hp 411 kW | 433 hp 323 kW | 367 hp 274 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 4.4 s | 5.1 s | 5.6 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 899 km 559 mi | 899 km 559 mi | 899 km 559 mi | 899 km 559 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 208 g/km | 208 g/km | 208 g/km | 208 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 243 hp/t 182 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 281 hp/t 209 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 2) 477 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 3) 551 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 1) 433 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 367 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 15.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,336 LC/year | 2,336 LC/year | 2,336 LC/year | 2,336 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 2) 477 hp
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 (Stage 3) 551 hp
- Has 73 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
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