Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500vsMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12

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

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222)

S 600 V12

530 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,030 kg
    4,475 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12

  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
455hp339kW
530hp395kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,815kg6,206lb
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
63.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
5,453mm215in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,365mm132in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,632mm64in
Trunk volume
400L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
274g/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 500Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V124,900-5,300 rpm4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
455 hp
339 kW
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
530 hp
395 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12 has 75 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: 75 hp (56 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
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
830 Nm
612 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
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
2,260 kg
4,982 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
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 5004.6 s
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V125.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: 0.4 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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: 2.9 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 Coupe (C217)S 500
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
684 km
425 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
455 hp
339 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
530 hp
395 kW
5.0 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
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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,453 mm
214.7 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.0 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
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
Power
455 hp
339 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
2,260 kg
4,982 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,453 mm
214.7 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
274 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 225 km (140 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 70 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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