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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 560vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 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) · Facelift 2017

S 560

469 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 500

435 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500

  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • 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
    469 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
469hp350kW
435hp324kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,640kg5,820lb
2,675kg5,897lb
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
62.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
889km552mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,032mm198in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
400L
530L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
202g/km
157g/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) Facelift 2017 S 560Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5605,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 5005,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 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
16.0 s
14.3 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 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
113 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
520 Nm
384 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)Facelift 2017S 560
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
1,930 kg
4,255 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)Facelift 2017S 560
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 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 Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5604.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 5004.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017S 560
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 2.1 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)Facelift 2017S 560
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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)Facelift 2017S 560
889 km
552 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
1,014 km
630 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
435 hp
324 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)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 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
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
435 hp
324 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 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)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 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)Facelift 2017S 560
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)Facelift 2017S 560
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
Power
469 hp
350 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 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
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
889 km
552 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
CO2 score
202 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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) Facelift 2017 S 560Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 126 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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