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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 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 (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
320hp239kW
313hp233kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Gross weight
2,650kg5,842lb
2,890kg6,371lb
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
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,118km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
5,113mm201in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,040mm120in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,688mm66in
Trunk volume
525L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
76L

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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
17.3 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
178 km/h
110 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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 (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
650 Nm
479 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
2,155 kg
4,751 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d5.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 1.9 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
5.4 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
5.4 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
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
-
1,118 km
694 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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2026 S 350d
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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