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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8vsBYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 580 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Power
503hp375kW
530hp395kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
690Nm509lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
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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
39.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
34.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km446mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
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Length
5,179mm204in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,625mm64in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
535L
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Doors
5
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)S 580 V8BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
11.5 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
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
530 hp
395 kW

BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
690 Nm
509 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 580 V8
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
2,210 kg
4,872 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 580 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 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)S 580 V84.4 s
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh3.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: 0.6 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)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
530 hp
395 kW
3.8 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 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Power
503 hp
375 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
690 Nm
509 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,210 kg
4,872 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
717 km
446 mi
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Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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 580 V8
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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