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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 560

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 580 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

S 560

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    503 hp
    375 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

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

  • Lightest
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    964 km
    599 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
503hp375kW
469hp350kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
2,630kg5,798lb
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
39.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km446mi
Calculated
964km599mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,032mm198in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
535L
400L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
76L
80L
CO2 emissions-
188g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V85,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5605,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
15.9 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
2.3 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
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
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)S 580 V8
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
2,000 kg
4,409 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)S 580 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
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 (W223) S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 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 (W223)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: 2.3 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 (W223)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

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 (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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

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)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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 (W223)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
503 hp
375 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 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
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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
Range score
717 km
446 mi
964 km
599 mi
CO2 score
-
188 g/km
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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) S 580 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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