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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6vsInfiniti Q70 · Facelift 2014 3.7 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 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
VS

Infiniti Q70 · Facelift 2014

3.7 V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
Power
333hp248kW
320hp239kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,751kg3,860lb
Gross weight
2,665kg5,875lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,493mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,900mm114in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6Infiniti Q70 Facelift 2014 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q70 Facelift 2014 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 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 (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 has 13 hp more than Infiniti Q70 Facelift 2014 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q70 Facelift 2014 3.7 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
360 Nm
266 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 400 V6
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
1,751 kg
3,860 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 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 400 V66.1 s
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V66.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Infiniti Q70 Facelift 2014 3.7 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 400 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Infiniti Q70 Facelift 2014 3.7 V6: 1.9 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 400 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 400 V6
787 km
489 mi
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 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 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 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 400 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.2 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 400 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6InfinitiQ70Facelift 20143.7 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,751 kg
3,860 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
741 km
460 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (W222) S 400 V6Infiniti Q70 Facelift 2014 3.7 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 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 estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Infiniti Q70 Facelift 2014 3.7 V6

  • Is 169 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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