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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450vsBYD Seal 08 76.744 kWh

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

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

BYD Seal 08

76.744 kWh

347 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
Power
381hp284kW
347hp259kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,825kg6,228lb
2,465kg5,434lb
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
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
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Length
5,194mm204in
5,150mm203in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,999mm79in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,030mm119in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,715mm68in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,730mm68in
Trunk volume
530L
508L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
16.7 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
381 hp
284 kW
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 has 34 hp more than BYD Seal 08 76.744 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between BYD Seal 08 76.744 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450: 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)Facelift 2026S 450
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
500 Nm
369 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 450
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
2,040 kg
4,497 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 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
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)Facelift 2026S 4504.9 s
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 and BYD Seal 08 76.744 kWh: 0.3 s.

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 450
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
347 hp
259 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)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
Power
347 hp
259 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
508 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
5,150 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
Power
381 hp
284 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
508 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
5,150 mm
202.8 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Range score
854 km
531 mi
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Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
508 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 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

  • Heaviest

BYD Seal 08 76.744 kWh

  • Is 50 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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