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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500

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-turboCoupe2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500

  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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 performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Power
455hp339kW
455hp339kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,695kg5,941lb
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
44.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
400L
510L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
213g/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 (W222) S 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: 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 (W222)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 Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
13.9 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
191 km/h
119 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 (W222)S 500
455 hp
339 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 (W222)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 Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
1,920 kg
4,233 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 (W222)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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: 0.2 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
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: 0.8 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 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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
808 km
502 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
879 km
546 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 (W222)S 500
455 hp
339 kW
4.8 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 (W222)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) 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 V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.8 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
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
808 km
502 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
-
213 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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 (W222) S 500
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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