Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450vsMercedes-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 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

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

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,090 kg
    4,608 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
381hp284kW
394hp294kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,825kg6,228lb
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
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
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
1,660mm65in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
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 450Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450: 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 4505,000-6,100 rpm2,000-4,500 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 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 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
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 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 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
560 Nm
413 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 450
2,090 kg
4,608 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 450
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 4504.9 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 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 1.7 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)Facelift 2026S 450
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
381 hp
284 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 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
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 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
854 km
531 mi
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 450
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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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