Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)
S 400
306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
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
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.8 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,850 kg4,079 lb
- Best power-to-weight165 hp/t123 kW/t6.0 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Best economy score89/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
- Most powerful320 hp239 kW
- Highest torque470 Nm347 lb-ft
- Largest trunk525 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best performance score62/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306hp228kW | 320hp239kW |
| Torque | 370Nm273lb-ft | 470Nm347lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,850kg4,079lb | 2,000kg4,409lb |
| Gross weight | 2,595kg5,721lb | 2,650kg5,842lb |
| 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 | 70.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8s | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.8s Calculated | 22.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5s Calculated | 7.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.7s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated | 160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton Calculated | 235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,029km640mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 3,498cc213cu in | 4,973cc303cu in |
| Length | 5,116mm201in | 5,113mm201in |
| Width | 1,899mm75in | 1,886mm74in |
| Height | 1,496mm59in | 1,486mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,035mm119in | 3,040mm120in |
| Front track | 1,624mm64in | 1,606mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,637mm64in | 1,579mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 510L | 525L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 100L |
| CO2 emissions | 159g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | 6,500 rpm | 3,500-5,250 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.5 s | 7.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.8 s | 7.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 20.8 s | 22.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.8 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.5 s | 12.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.7 s | 15.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 167 km/h 104 mph | 163 km/h 101 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | 306 hp 228 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 320 hp 239 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | 1,850 kg 4,079 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 2,000 kg 4,409 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 (W222)S 400 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | 6.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 7.3 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 0.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | 306 hp 228 kW | 6.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| 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 |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 306 hp 228 kW | 320 hp 239 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.8 s | 7.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,850 kg 4,079 lb | 2,000 kg 4,409 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,029 km 640 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 159 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 510 L 18.0 cu ft | 525 L 18.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.90 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.15 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,785 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400
- Is 150 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Has 15 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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