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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 450

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
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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) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    455 hp
    339 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
455hp339kW
367hp274kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,555kg5,633lb
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
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
5,032mm198in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
400L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
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 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 4505,500-6,000 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)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
19.6 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
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 has 88 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
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 Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
1,975 kg
4,354 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)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
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)S 500 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 4505.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450: 0.9 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)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

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)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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)S 500 V8
851 km
529 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
870 km
540 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
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)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
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)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
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) 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)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
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)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
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)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
455 hp
339 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
5,027 mm
197.9 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
851 km
529 mi
870 km
540 mi
CO2 score
-
208 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 Coupe (C217) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 450
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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