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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dvsMercedes-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 (W223)

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-2026
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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 (W223) S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
313hp233kW
320hp239kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
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
57.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
915km569mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,579mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
540L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: 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 (W223)S 350d3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 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 (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 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
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 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 (W223)S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
650 Nm
479 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 (W223)S 350d
2,050 kg
4,519 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 (W223)S 350d
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 (W223)S 350d5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 1.8 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 (W223)S 350d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (W223)S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 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 (W223)S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
313 hp
233 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 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
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
915 km
569 mi
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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