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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Coupe, offered in the European market (Generation C217 phase-I), is a variant with traction behind the RWD that benefits from the advanced 9-speed transmission. This luxury Grand Tourer uses the Daimler-Benz M278 DE46 engine, a 4663 cm3 V8 BiTurbo Gasoline engine, which produces 456 HP / 449 HP / 335 kW and a 700 Nm Torque . Thanks to the 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-TRONIC), the vehicle reaches 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h . The combined consumption according to the NEDC is 8.3 L/100km . The machine has a length of 5027 mm , weighs 1955 kg and stands out for the lack of a B pole, offering a unique “hardtop” profile.