Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)
S 450e
299 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450evsMercedes-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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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
- Most powerful320 hp239 kW
- Highest torque470 Nm347 lb-ft
- Lightest2,000 kg4,409 lb
- Best power-to-weight160 hp/t119 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Largest trunk525 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.9 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Best performance score64/100
- Best economy score100/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299hp223kW | 320hp239kW |
| Torque | 450Nm332lb-ft | 470Nm347lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,335kg5,148lb | 2,000kg4,409lb |
| Gross weight | 3,035kg6,691lb | 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 | 64.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9s | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.6s Calculated | 22.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6s Calculated | 7.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg 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 | 13.9s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb Calculated | 160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton Calculated | 235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 7,444km4,626mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 2,999cc183cu 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 | - |
| Trunk volume | 350L | 525L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 67L | 100L |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.6 s | 7.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.9 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 | 2.5 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.2 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.8 s | 12.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.9 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e | 299 hp 223 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 320 hp 239 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e | 450 Nm 332 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 (W223)S 450e | 2,335 kg 5,148 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 (W223)S 450e | 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 (W223)S 450e | 5.9 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 (W223) S 450e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 1.4 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e | 128 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.8 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e | 299 hp 223 kW | 5.9 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 (W223)S 450e | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 299 hp 223 kW | 320 hp 239 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.9 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 | 2,335 kg 5,148 lb | 2,000 kg 4,409 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 0.9 L/100 km 261.3 mpg US 313.9 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 7,444 km 4,626 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 350 L 12.4 cu ft | 525 L 18.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 128 hp/t 95 kW/t 7.8 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 1.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 2.53 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 135 L36 US gal30 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 236.25 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e
- Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
- Has 21 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Is 335 kg lighter
- Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 175 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
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