Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTECvsInfiniti Q70 3.0D V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

Infiniti Q70

3.0D V6

238 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTECInfinitiQ703.0D V6
Power
258hp192kW
238hp177kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
1,067km663mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
4,945mm195in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,500mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,900mm114in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
152mm6in
Trunk volume
510L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTECInfiniti Q70 3.0D V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm
InfinitiQ703.0D V63,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTECInfinitiQ703.0D V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC has 20 hp more than Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
1,845 kg
4,068 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 (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W222)S 350 BlueTEC6.8 s
InfinitiQ703.0D V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC and Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC and Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6: 1.6 L/100 km.

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 (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
1,186 km
737 mi
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
1,067 km
663 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
InfinitiQ703.0D V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTECInfinitiQ703.0D V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
238 hp
177 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,945 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
1,067 km
663 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 (W222) S 350 BlueTECInfiniti Q70 3.0D V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Infiniti Q70 3.0D V6

  • Is 35 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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