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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) · Facelift 2022 2.0 Turbo

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) · Facelift 2022

2.0 Turbo

280 hp1995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    956 km
    594 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
Power
286hp213kW
280hp209kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,770kg6,107lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
540L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Facelift 2022 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Facelift 2022 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo5,250 rpm2,250 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 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)S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
280 hp
209 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d has 6 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Facelift 2022 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Facelift 2022 2.0 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
400 Nm
295 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 350d
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 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 350d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)S 350d6.2 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo5.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d has more power, Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Facelift 2022 2.0 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Facelift 2022 2.0 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: 1.0 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 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Facelift 2022 2.0 Turbo: 1.3 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 350d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
956 km
594 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
716 km
445 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
280 hp
209 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 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 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.2 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 350d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 20222.0 Turbo
Power
286 hp
213 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
956 km
594 mi
716 km
445 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Facelift 2022 2.0 Turbo
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 km (149 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Facelift 2022 2.0 Turbo

  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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