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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 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) · Facelift 2017

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
320hp239kW
286hp213kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,650kg5,842lb
2,740kg6,041lb
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
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,228km763mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,113mm201in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,040mm120in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
525L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
100L
70L
CO2 emissions-
150g/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) Facelift 2017 S 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017S 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
18.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
174 km/h
108 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 34 hp (25 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
600 Nm
443 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)Facelift 2017S 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)Facelift 2017S 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)Facelift 2017S 350d5.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 1.5 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
5.8 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
-
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
-
1,228 km
763 mi
CO2 score
-
150 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
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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) Facelift 2017 S 350d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 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

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