Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)
S 500
435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500vsLucid Air Pure 88 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Lucid Air
Pure 88 kWh
430 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2023-present
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful435 hp324 kW
- Lightest1,970 kg4,343 lb
- Best power-to-weight221 hp/t165 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Best overall score77/100
- Best performance score77/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.7 s
- Highest torque550 Nm406 lb-ft
- Largest trunk909 L
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | LucidAirPure 88 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 435hp324kW | 430hp321kW |
| Torque | 520Nm384lb-ft | 550Nm406lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,970kg4,343lb | 2,070kg4,564lb |
| Gross weight | 2,810kg6,195lb | - |
| 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 | 45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 32.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.3s Calculated | 19.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 12.8s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated | 208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton Calculated | 266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 774km481mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 2,999cc183cu in | - |
| Length | 5,179mm204in | 4,976mm196in |
| Width | 1,954mm77in | 1,935mm76in |
| Height | 1,503mm59in | 1,407mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 3,106mm122in | 2,959mm116in |
| Front track | 1,660mm65in | 1,669mm66in |
| Rear track | 1,688mm66in | 1,666mm66in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | 124mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 550L | - |
| Max trunk volume | - | 909L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 65L | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | LucidAirPure 88 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.9 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.3 s | 19.3 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 | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.9 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.8 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 190 km/h 118 mph | 178 km/h 111 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | 435 hp 324 kW |
| LucidAirPure 88 kWh | 430 hp 321 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 has 5 hp more than Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: 5 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
| LucidAirPure 88 kWh | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | 1,970 kg 4,343 lb |
| LucidAirPure 88 kWh | 2,070 kg 4,564 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| LucidAirPure 88 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | 4.9 s |
| LucidAirPure 88 kWh | 4.7 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 has more power, Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| LucidAirPure 88 kWh | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | 435 hp 324 kW | 4.9 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| LucidAirPure 88 kWh | 430 hp 321 kW | 4.7 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500 | LucidAirPure 88 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 435 hp 324 kW | 430 hp 321 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.9 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 215 km/h134 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,970 kg 4,343 lb | 2,070 kg 4,564 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 774 km 481 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | 909 L 32.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 208 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,205 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500
- Has 5 hp more
- Is 100 kg lighter
- Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
- Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Smallest trunk
Lucid Air Pure 88 kWh
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 359 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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