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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450evsBYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh

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

S 450e

326 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450eBYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Power
326hp243kW
313hp233kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
3,050kg6,724lb
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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
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
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Length
5,194mm204in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,920mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,625mm64in
Trunk volume
345L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
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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 450eBYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
19.0 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
313 hp
233 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e has 13 hp more than BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 13 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 450e
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
380 Nm
280 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 450e
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
2,080 kg
4,586 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 450e
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)Facelift 2026S 450e5.7 s
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e and BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh: 0.2 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 450e
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 450e
326 hp
243 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
313 hp
233 kW
5.9 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 450e
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
BYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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)Facelift 2026S 450eBYDSealLong Range 80.64 kWh
Power
326 hp
243 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 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
788 km
490 mi
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Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 450e
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BYD Seal Long Range 80.64 kWh

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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