Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 500

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)

600 SE

408 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    774 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Power
435hp324kW
408hp304kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,810kg6,195lb
2,640kg5,820lb
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
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
730km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,574mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
550L
535L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SEPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 5005,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE5,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: 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)S 500
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
580 Nm
428 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 500
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
2,180 kg
4,806 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 500
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
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 5004.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: 1.1 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 (W223)S 500
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE: 5.3 L/100 km.

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 500
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
774 km
481 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
730 km
454 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
435 hp
324 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
408 hp
304 kW
6.0 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 500
Power
435 hp
324 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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 (W223)S 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 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 (W223)S 500
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
6.0 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 (W223)S 500
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)600 SE
Power
435 hp
324 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
730 km
454 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 600 SE
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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