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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500vsMercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 500 100 kWh

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295)

EQE 500 100 kWh

449 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    449 hp
    335 kW
  • Lightest
    2,010 kg
    4,431 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
Power
449hp335kW
449hp335kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
858Nm633lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,605kg5,743lb
Gross weight
2,810kg6,195lb
3,035kg6,691lb
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
43.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
36.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
-
Length
5,179mm204in
4,946mm195in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,961mm77in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,120mm123in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,633mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
550L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

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Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
16.9 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
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
449 hp
335 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 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)S 500
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
2,605 kg
5,743 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)S 500
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 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)S 5004.7 s
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh4.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 500 100 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) 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)S 500
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
449 hp
335 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
449 hp
335 kW
4.4 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)S 500
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
4,946 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
Power
449 hp
335 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
858 Nm
633 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
2,605 kg
5,743 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,946 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
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Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 (W223) S 500
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Is 595 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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