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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)

S 400d (Stage 3)

512 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)

S 400d (Stage 2)

446 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)

S 400d (Stage 1)

396 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)

S 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph
  • Most powerful
    512 hp
    381 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,015 kg
    4,442 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    254 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    929 km
    577 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp
Power
512hp381kW+182 hp
446hp332kW+116 hp
396hp295kW+66 hp
330hp246kW
Torque
1,120Nm826lb-ft+420 Nm
980Nm723lb-ft+280 Nm
875Nm645lb-ft+175 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight
2,815kg6,206lb
2,815kg6,206lb
2,815kg6,206lb
2,815kg6,206lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
+75 km/h
324 km/h
201 mph
+59 km/h
311 km/h
193 mph
+46 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.5s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
53.7s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph-1.2 s
Calculated
57.0s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph+2.1 s
Calculated
55.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.3 s
4.5s-0.9 s
4.8s-0.6 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
10.1s-6.3 s
Calculated
11.5s-4.9 s
Calculated
12.8s-3.6 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
12.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
556Nm/t372lb-ft/ton
Calculated
486Nm/t325lb-ft/ton
Calculated
434Nm/t291lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
929km577mi
Calculated
929km577mi
Calculated
929km577mi
Calculated
929km577mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,289mm208in
5,289mm208in
5,289mm208in
5,289mm208in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,954mm77in
1,954mm77in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,216mm127in
3,216mm127in
3,216mm127in
3,216mm127in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,660mm65in
1,660mm65in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
65L
65L
65L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 2) 446 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 1) 396 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d 330 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 2) 446 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 1) 396 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d 330 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
11.5 s
12.8 s
16.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
32.0 s
58.5 s
-
-
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp has 182 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d 330 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d 330 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp: 182 hp (135 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d 330 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 2) 446 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 1) 396 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
512 hp
381 kW
4.1 s
340 km/h
211 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
446 hp
332 kW
4.5 s
324 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
396 hp
295 kW
4.8 s
311 km/h
193 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.4 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 Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
Power
446 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
Power
446 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 400d330 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
446 hp
332 kW
396 hp
295 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
1,120 Nm
826 lb-ft
980 Nm
723 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
929 km
577 mi
929 km
577 mi
929 km
577 mi
929 km
577 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 2) 446 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 1) 396 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d 330 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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