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

S 580 V8

537 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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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) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    537 hp
    400 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
537hp400kW
469hp350kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,895kg6,382lb
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
38.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
964km599mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,032mm198in
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-
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) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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)Facelift 2026S 580 V85,500-6,100 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,350 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)Facelift 2026S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
537 hp
400 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 has 68 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) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
750 Nm
553 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)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
2,175 kg
4,795 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)Facelift 2026S 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V84.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5604.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 0.6 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 580 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8: 2.9 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)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
679 km
422 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
964 km
599 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
537 hp
400 kW
4.0 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)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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)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)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.0 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)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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)Facelift 2026S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
537 hp
400 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 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
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
964 km
599 mi
CO2 score
-
188 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 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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