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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

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 (Stage 3)

682 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500 V8 (Stage 2)

591 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500 V8 (Stage 1)

537 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    358 km/h
    222 mph
  • Most powerful
    682 hp
    509 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,015 kg
    4,442 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    339 hp/t
    253 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8455 hp
Power
682hp509kW+227 hp
591hp441kW+136 hp
537hp400kW+82 hp
455hp339kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,595kg5,721lb
2,595kg5,721lb
2,595kg5,721lb
Top speed
358 km/h
222 mph
+93 km/h
341 km/h
212 mph
+76 km/h
330 km/h
205 mph
+65 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 354 km/h / 220 mph-0.5 s
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph+5.8 s
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph+9.9 s
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s-1.0 s
3.9s-0.7 s
4.2s-0.4 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
9.6s-6.5 s
Calculated
11.0s-5.1 s
Calculated
12.1s-4.0 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
339hp/t253kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
538Nm/t360lb-ft/ton
Calculated
469Nm/t314lb-ft/ton
Calculated
424Nm/t284lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
851km529mi
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

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 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 455 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 455 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8455 hp5,250-5,500 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 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8455 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
11.0 s
12.1 s
16.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
29.5 s
41.0 s
57.3 s
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Top speed
358 km/h
222 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.7 s
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp has 227 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 455 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 455 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp: 227 hp (170 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 (Stage 3) 682 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 455 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8455 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)682 hp
682 hp
509 kW
3.6 s
358 km/h
222 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
591 hp
441 kW
3.9 s
341 km/h
212 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
537 hp
400 kW
4.2 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8455 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
358 km/h
222 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 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)S 500 V8455 hp
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 Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
358 km/h
222 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8455 hp
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-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8455 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
339 hp/t
253 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
266 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8455 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8455 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
591 hp
441 kW
537 hp
400 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
358 km/h
222 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
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
5,027 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
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
851 km
529 mi
851 km
529 mi
851 km
529 mi
851 km
529 mi
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
339 hp/t
253 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
266 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 455 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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