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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 450vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 400

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,061 km
    659 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
367hp274kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,665kg5,875lb
2,540kg5,600lb
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
51.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,061km659mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
510L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
157g/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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 4505,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 4005,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
367 hp
274 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 4505.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 4005.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400: 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
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) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400: 2.3 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
1,061 km
659 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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) Facelift 2017 S 450 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
1,061 km
659 mi
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
208 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 162 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

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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