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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 V8vsIM L7 · Facelift 2024 90 kWh

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

S 580 V8

537 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

IM L7 · Facelift 2024

90 kWh

578 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,175 kg
    4,795 lb
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Power
537hp400kW
578hp431kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
725Nm535lb-ft
Curb weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Gross weight
2,895kg6,382lb
2,735kg6,030lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
38.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
26.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
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Length
5,194mm204in
5,108mm201in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,960mm77in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,100mm122in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,671mm66in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,671mm66in
Trunk volume
530L
435L
Max trunk volume-
1,260L
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 580 V8IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
15.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
537 hp
400 kW
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
578 hp
431 kW

IM L7 Facelift 2024 90 kWh has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 and IM L7 Facelift 2024 90 kWh: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
725 Nm
535 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 580 V8
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
2,290 kg
5,049 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 580 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between IM L7 Facelift 2024 90 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8: 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 580 V8
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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 580 V8
537 hp
400 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
578 hp
431 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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 580 V8
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Power
578 hp
431 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
5,108 mm
201.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8IML7Facelift 202490 kWh
Power
537 hp
400 kW
578 hp
431 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
725 Nm
535 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
2,290 kg
5,049 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
5,108 mm
201.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
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Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

IM L7 Facelift 2024 90 kWh

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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