Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450evsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 600 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 450e

326 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12

  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,180 kg
    4,806 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    788 km
    490 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
326hp243kW
394hp294kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
3,050kg6,724lb
2,710kg5,975lb
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
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
592km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
345L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450eMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e4,250-6,100 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
20.2 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
2,180 kg
4,806 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)Facelift 2026S 450e
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
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)Facelift 2026S 450e5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 8.4 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 2026S 450e
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
788 km
490 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
592 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 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)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
326 hp
243 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 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
788 km
490 mi
592 km
368 mi
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 450eMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e

  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 197 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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