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

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

S 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-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 450d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450dBYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
Power
367hp274kW
347hp259kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
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
54.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,101km684mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,989cc182cu 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
1,683mm66in
1,730mm68in
Trunk volume
510L
508L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

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Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450dBYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 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
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 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 450d
367 hp
274 kW
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d has 20 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 450d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
750 Nm
553 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 450d
2,160 kg
4,762 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 450d
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 450d5.1 s
BYDSeal 0876.744 kWh5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d and BYD Seal 08 76.744 kWh: 0.1 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 450d
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 450d
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 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 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 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 450dBYDSeal 0876.744 kWh
Power
367 hp
274 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 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
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 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
1,101 km
684 mi
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
508 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 450d
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BYD Seal 08 76.744 kWh

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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