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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 350dvsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 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) · Facelift 2017

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0d V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,296 km
    805 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350dMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
286hp213kW
275hp205kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,690kg5,930lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,296km805mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
510L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350dMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350dMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
275 hp
205 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d has 11 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,875 kg
4,134 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d 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)Facelift 2017S 350d6.0 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 0.3 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 0.5 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
1,296 km
805 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
1,186 km
737 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.3 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.0 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350dMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
275 hp
205 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,296 km
805 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350dMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

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

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