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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
381hp284kW
394hp294kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,795kg6,162lb
2,720kg5,997lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
103.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
550L
505L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
100L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
570 Nm
420 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 450
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
2,240 kg
4,938 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 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 4505.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 1.6 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 450
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
381 hp
284 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
381 hp
284 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
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Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 450
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 450

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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