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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 450 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 450 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 450 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 450

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

S 450 (Stage 2)

477 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

S 450 (Stage 3)

551 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

S 450 (Stage 1)

433 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

S 450

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    208 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
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
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,555kg5,633lb
2,555kg5,633lb
2,555kg5,633lb
2,555kg5,633lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-17.4 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-0.8 s
4.3s-1.2 s
5.0s-0.5 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
14.6s-5.0 s
Calculated
13.2s-6.5 s
Calculated
16.8s-2.8 s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg 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
12.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.2s-1.4 s
Calculated
13.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t164kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,032mm198in
5,032mm198in
5,032mm198in
5,032mm198in
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) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.1 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.3 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
13.2 s
16.8 s
19.6 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.0 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.3 s
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.2 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (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

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
477 hp
356 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
551 hp
411 kW
4.3 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
5.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
5.5 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)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
5,032 mm
198.1 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 Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.5 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)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
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
4.7 s
4.3 s
5.0 s
5.5 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
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
870 km
540 mi
870 km
540 mi
870 km
540 mi
870 km
540 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
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,415 LC/year2,415 LC/year2,415 LC/year

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