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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)

S 450 (Stage 3)

551 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)

S 450 (Stage 2)

477 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)

S 450 (Stage 1)

433 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    350 km/h
    217 mph
  • Most powerful
    551 hp
    411 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,940 kg
    4,277 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    284 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    774 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp
Power
551hp411kW+184 hp
477hp356kW+110 hp
433hp323kW+66 hp
367hp274kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
2,820kg6,217lb
2,820kg6,217lb
2,820kg6,217lb
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
+85 km/h
332 km/h
206 mph
+67 km/h
321 km/h
199 mph
+56 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 347 km/h / 215 mph-2.7 s
Calculated
51.2s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph+1.4 s
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 318 km/h / 197 mph+4.3 s
Calculated
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.8 s
4.6s-0.5 s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
9.5s-5.7 s
Calculated
10.8s-4.4 s
Calculated
11.8s-3.4 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t183kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
399Nm/t267lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu 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
550L
550L
550L
550L
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 450 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 367 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 367 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
10.8 s
11.8 s
15.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
26.6 s
39.2 s
-
-
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
332 km/h
206 mph
321 km/h
199 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.1 s
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 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 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 367 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 1) 433 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
551 hp
411 kW
4.0 s
350 km/h
217 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
477 hp
356 kW
4.3 s
332 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.6 s
321 km/h
199 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.1 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class Long (V223)S 450367 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
477 hp
356 kW
433 hp
323 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
332 km/h
206 mph
321 km/h
199 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,289 mm
208.2 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
774 km
481 mi
774 km
481 mi
774 km
481 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 450 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 367 hp
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 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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