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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450vsMercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 500 100 kWh

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

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295)

EQE 500 100 kWh

408 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2022-2025

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,090 kg
    4,608 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
Power
381hp284kW
408hp304kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
858Nm633lb-ft
Curb weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Gross weight
2,825kg6,228lb
2,970kg6,548lb
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
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
38.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
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Length
5,194mm204in
4,946mm195in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,961mm77in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,120mm123in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,642mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
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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)Facelift 2026S 450Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
18.0 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
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 500 100 kWh has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz EQE (V295) EQE 500 100 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 450
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)Facelift 2026S 450
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
2,400 kg
5,291 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 450
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

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 450: 0.2 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 450
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
408 hp
304 kW
4.7 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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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)EQE 500 100 kWh
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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)Facelift 2026S 450Mercedes-BenzEQE (V295)EQE 500 100 kWh
Power
381 hp
284 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
858 Nm
633 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
2,400 kg
5,291 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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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
4,946 mm
194.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
854 km
531 mi
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Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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) Facelift 2026 S 450
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 450

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 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) EQE 500 100 kWh

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 298 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 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

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