Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6vsMercedes-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 (W222)

S 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
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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 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
333hp248kW
320hp239kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,665kg5,875lb
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
63.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu 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
530L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
480 Nm
354 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
1,920 kg
4,233 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V66.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 1.2 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 (W222)S 400 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
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
Range score
787 km
489 mi
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Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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