Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)
S 500 (Stage 3)
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)
S 500 (Stage 1)
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)
S 500
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 2) 591 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest2,030 kg4,475 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions204 g/km
- Best estimated range909 km565 mi
- Largest trunk400 L
- Best overall score77/100
- Best performance score89/100
- Best economy score83/100
- Best practicality score52/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Most powerful682 hp509 kW
- Highest torque1,085 Nm800 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight336 hp/t251 kW/t3.0 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp |
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| Power | 591hp441kW+136 hp | 682hp509kW+227 hp | 537hp400kW+82 hp | 455hp339kW |
| Torque | 945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm | 1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm | 854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,030kg4,475lb | 2,030kg4,475lb | 2,030kg4,475lb | 2,030kg4,475lb |
| Gross weight | 2,585kg5,699lb | 2,585kg5,699lb | 2,585kg5,699lb | 2,585kg5,699lb |
| 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 | 57.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-6.5 s Calculated | 48.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-15.3 s Calculated | 56.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-7.1 s Calculated | 63.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s-0.7 s | 3.6s-1.0 s | 4.2s-0.4 s | 4.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.0s-4.2 s Calculated | 10.8s-5.4 s Calculated | 13.8s-2.4 s Calculated | 16.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s-0.6 s Calculated | 3.4s-1.0 s Calculated | 4.0s-0.4 s Calculated | 4.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg 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 | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s-0.9 s Calculated | 11.4s-1.4 s Calculated | 12.2s-0.5 s Calculated | 12.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb Calculated | 336hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb Calculated | 264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb Calculated | 224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 466Nm/t311lb-ft/ton Calculated | 534Nm/t358lb-ft/ton Calculated | 421Nm/t281lb-ft/ton Calculated | 345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 909km565mi Calculated | 909km565mi Calculated | 909km565mi Calculated | 909km565mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,663cc285cu in | 4,663cc285cu in | 4,663cc285cu in | 4,663cc285cu 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 | 204g/km | 204g/km | 204g/km | 204g/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 (Stage 2) 591 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 1) 537 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 455 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 5,250-5,500 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 5,250-5,500 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 5,250-5,500 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 5,250-5,500 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.4 s | 4.0 s | 4.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.9 s | 3.6 s | 4.2 s | 4.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.0 s | 10.8 s | 13.8 s | 16.2 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 | 2.0 s | 1.9 s | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.0 s | 5.3 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.8 s | 7.5 s | 8.0 s | 8.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.0 s | 9.6 s | 10.3 s | 10.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 11.4 s | 12.2 s | 12.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 198 km/h 123 mph | 205 km/h 128 mph | 189 km/h 118 mph | 180 km/h 112 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 591 hp 441 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 682 hp 509 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 537 hp 400 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 455 hp 339 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp has 227 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 455 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 455 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp: 227 hp (170 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 945 Nm 697 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 1,085 Nm 800 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 854 Nm 630 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 700 Nm 516 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 2,030 kg 4,475 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 2,030 kg 4,475 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 2,030 kg 4,475 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 2,030 kg 4,475 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 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 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 455 hp: 1.0 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 2) 591 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 1) 537 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 291 hp/t 217 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 336 hp/t 251 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 264 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 909 km 565 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 909 km 565 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 909 km 565 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 909 km 565 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 591 hp 441 kW | 3.9 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 682 hp 509 kW | 3.6 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 537 hp 400 kW | 4.2 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 455 hp 339 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.
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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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 2) 591 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 3.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 4.6 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 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | 291 hp/t 217 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | 336 hp/t 251 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | 264 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500455 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 591 hp 441 kW | 682 hp 509 kW | 537 hp 400 kW | 455 hp 339 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 945 Nm 697 lb-ft | 1,085 Nm 800 lb-ft | 854 Nm 630 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.9 s | 3.6 s | 4.2 s | 4.6 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 | 2,030 kg 4,475 lb | 2,030 kg 4,475 lb | 2,030 kg 4,475 lb | 2,030 kg 4,475 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 909 km 565 mi | 909 km 565 mi | 909 km 565 mi | 909 km 565 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 204 g/km | 204 g/km | 204 g/km | 204 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 | 291 hp/t 217 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 336 hp/t 251 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 264 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 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 500 (Stage 2) 591 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 1) 537 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 455 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.40 LC100 km | 15.40 LC100 km | 15.40 LC100 km | 15.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,310 LC/year | 2,310 LC/year | 2,310 LC/year | 2,310 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 (Stage 2) 591 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 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp
- Has 91 hp more
- Has 140 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 45 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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