Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500vsMercedes-Benz EQE (V295) AMG EQE 43 100 kWh

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

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,100 kg
    4,630 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
Power
449hp335kW
476hp355kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
858Nm633lb-ft
Curb weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
3,095kg6,823lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
32.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
-
Length
5,194mm204in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,906mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,120mm123in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,648mm65in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
476 hp
355 kW

Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) AMG EQE 43 100 kWh has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 and Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) AMG EQE 43 100 kWh: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
858 Nm
633 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
2,460 kg
5,423 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 5004.5 s
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh4.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) AMG EQE 43 100 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500: 0.3 s.

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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
449 hp
335 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
476 hp
355 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
Power
449 hp
335 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
858 Nm
633 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
2,460 kg
5,423 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
854 km
531 mi
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) AMG EQE 43 100 kWh

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 258 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500
Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

S 500
S 580 e
VS
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500vsMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
S 580 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWhvsMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
S 500
S 500
VS
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500vsMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
S 580e
VS
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWhvsMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
S 500
S 500
VS
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500vsMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500
AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
AMG C 43
VS
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWhvsMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)AMG C 43
S 500
S 560 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500vsMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
S 500
S 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500vsMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
AMG E 53
VS
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWhvsMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
S 500
S 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500vsMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
AMG EQE 43 100 kWh
E 450
VS
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)AMG EQE 43 100 kWhvsMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450
S 500
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
VS
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500vsMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) AMG EQE 43 100 kWh - car comparison - FastVsFaster