Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 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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EQE 500 100 kWh
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful449 hp335 kW
- Lightest2,100 kg4,630 lb
- Best power-to-weight214 hp/t159 kW/t4.7 kg/hp
- Largest trunk530 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score79/100
- Best economy score83/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 500 100 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Highest torque858 Nm633 lb-ft
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 | Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 449hp335kW | 449hp335kW |
| Torque | 600Nm443lb-ft | 858Nm633lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,100kg4,630lb | 2,605kg5,743lb |
| Gross weight | 2,835kg6,250lb | 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 | 44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 36.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s | 4.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.5s Calculated | 16.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s Calculated | 4.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s Calculated | 12.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated | 172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton Calculated | 329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 854km531mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 2,999cc183cu in | - |
| Length | 5,194mm204in | 4,946mm195in |
| Width | 1,921mm76in | 1,961mm77in |
| Height | 1,503mm59in | 1,510mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,106mm122in | 3,120mm123in |
| Front track | 1,660mm65in | 1,633mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,688mm66in | 1,642mm65in |
| Trunk volume | 530L | 430L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 76L | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 | Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.5 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 | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.4 s | 12.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 192 km/h 120 mph | 181 km/h 113 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 | 600 Nm 443 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 | 2,100 kg 4,630 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 | 4.5 s |
| Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh | 4.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 500 100 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500: 0.1 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)Facelift 2026S 500 | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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)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.
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 | Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 449 hp 335 kW | 449 hp 335 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | 858 Nm 633 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.5 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 | 2,100 kg 4,630 lb | 2,605 kg 5,743 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 172 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 |
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| Consumption | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,336 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500
- Is 505 kg lighter
- Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
- Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 100 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 500 100 kWh
- Has 258 Nm more
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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