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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
320hp239kW
258hp192kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,650kg5,842lb
2,725kg6,008lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
2,987cc182cu 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

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 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 62 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
1,950 kg
4,299 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 (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d6.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 0.8 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 (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
-
1,094 km
680 mi
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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 (W222) S 350d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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