Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8vsExeed Sterra ES 79.9 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
VS

Exeed Sterra ES

79.9 kWh

480 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2023-present

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
  • Most powerful
    503 hp
    375 kW
  • 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 V8ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
Power
503hp375kW
480hp358kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
663Nm489lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
28.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km446mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
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Length
5,179mm204in
4,945mm195in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,978mm78in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,000mm118in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,695mm67in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,695mm67in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
535L
-
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 V8ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
13.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
190 km/h
118 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
ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
480 hp
358 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 has 23 hp more than Exeed Sterra ES 79.9 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Exeed Sterra ES 79.9 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: 23 hp (17 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
ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
663 Nm
489 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
ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
2,100 kg
4,630 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
ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh3.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 has more power, Exeed Sterra ES 79.9 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Exeed Sterra ES 79.9 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: 0.7 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
ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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
ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
480 hp
358 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8ExeedSterra ES79.9 kWh
Power
503 hp
375 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
663 Nm
489 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,100 kg
4,630 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
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
717 km
446 mi
-
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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 23 hp more
  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Exeed Sterra ES 79.9 kWh

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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