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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500vsBYD Seal 08 92.093 kWh

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

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

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

BYD Seal 08

92.093 kWh

435 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    449 hp
    335 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,100 kg
    4,630 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500BYDSeal 0892.093 kWh
Power
449hp335kW
435hp324kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,585kg5,699lb
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
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.3s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
-
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 500BYDSeal 0892.093 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.4 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW
BYDSeal 0892.093 kWh
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 has 14 hp more than BYD Seal 08 92.093 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between BYD Seal 08 92.093 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BYDSeal 0892.093 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 500
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
BYDSeal 0892.093 kWh
2,160 kg
4,762 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 500
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BYDSeal 0892.093 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 5004.5 s
BYDSeal 0892.093 kWh4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 and BYD Seal 08 92.093 kWh: 0.4 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 500
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BYDSeal 0892.093 kWh
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 500
449 hp
335 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BYDSeal 0892.093 kWh
435 hp
324 kW
4.9 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 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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 0892.093 kWh
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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 500BYDSeal 0892.093 kWh
Power
449 hp
335 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 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
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
508 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 500
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 500

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

BYD Seal 08 92.093 kWh

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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