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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    455 hp
    339 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,030 kg
    4,475 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
Power
449hp335kW
455hp339kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,585kg5,699lb
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
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
76L
80L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 5005,500-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
16.2 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
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 5004.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 5004.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500: 0.1 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
854 km
531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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

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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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-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-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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
854 km
531 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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