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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) 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)

S 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0d V6

250 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350dMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
258hp192kW
250hp186kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,725kg6,008lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,094km680mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
510L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
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) S 350dMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) 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)S 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 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)S 350dMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
163 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 350d
258 hp
192 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d has 8 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) S 350d: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
620 Nm
457 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)S 350d
1,950 kg
4,299 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)S 350d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 350d6.5 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V66.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6: 0.2 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 350d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d: 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)S 350d
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 350d
1,094 km
680 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)S 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)S 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) 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)S 350d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 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 350d
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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)S 350dMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
5,116 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
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,094 km
680 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
CO2 score
-
158 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350dMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0d V6

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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