Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994
S 500 V8
320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)
S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.3 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful320 hp239 kW
- Best power-to-weight160 hp/t119 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Largest trunk525 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best performance score62/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lightest1,940 kg4,277 lb
- Lowest city consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Best economy score94/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320hp239kW | 204hp152kW |
| Torque | 470Nm347lb-ft | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,000kg4,409lb | 1,940kg4,277lb |
| Gross weight | 2,650kg5,842lb | 2,715kg5,986lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 76.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s | 7.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.5s Calculated | 27.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0s Calculated | 7.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated | 105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated | 258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 1,489km925mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,973cc303cu in | 2,143cc131cu in |
| Length | 5,113mm201in | 5,116mm201in |
| Width | 1,886mm74in | 1,899mm75in |
| Height | 1,486mm59in | 1,496mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,040mm120in | 3,035mm119in |
| Front track | 1,606mm63in | 1,624mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,579mm62in | 1,637mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 525L | 510L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 100L | 70L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 124g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECPowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC | 3,800 rpm | 1,600-1,800 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.0 s | 7.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.3 s | 7.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 22.5 s | 27.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.9 s | 13.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.1 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 163 km/h 101 mph | 155 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 320 hp 239 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC | 204 hp 152 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 116 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 116 hp (87 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 2,000 kg 4,409 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC | 1,940 kg 4,277 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC | 240 km/h 149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 7.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC | 7.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: 0.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC | 105 hp/t 78 kW/t 9.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 320 hp 239 kW | 7.3 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC | 204 hp 152 kW | 7.6 s | 240 km/h 149 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 320 hp 239 kW | 204 hp 152 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.3 s | 7.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,000 kg 4,409 lb | 1,940 kg 4,277 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 1,489 km 925 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 124 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 525 L 18.5 cu ft | 510 L 18.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 105 hp/t 78 kW/t 9.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.23 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.24 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 705 L186 US gal155 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,234 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
- Has 116 hp more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 15 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 60 kg lighter
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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