The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 140,500
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) S 500 Convertible
€ 144,600
 Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) S 560 Convertible
€ 140,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 144,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S 500 Convertible is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
S 500 Convertible
S 560 Convertible
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
74.8
83
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
74.8
83
74.8 in
Width
74.8 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
115.9
197.9
Blueprint Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
115.9
198.1
197.9 in
Length
198.1 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

S 500 Convertible
S 560 Convertible
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.85 %
Mercedes S 560 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

S 500 Convertible
S 560 Convertible
A217
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S 500 Convertible
S 560 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
S 500 Convertible
449 hp
463 hp
S 560 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S 500 Convertible
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
S 560 Convertible

Performance

S 500 Convertible
S 560 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

S 560 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
S 500 Convertible
10.39 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
S 560 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S 500 Convertible
S 560 Convertible
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
S 500 Convertible
28 mpg
24 mpg
S 560 Convertible
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
497 mi
S 500 Convertible
585 mi
497 mi
S 560 Convertible
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
189.4 kWh
S 500 Convertible
161.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
S 560 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

S 500 Convertible
S 560 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data