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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,489 km
    925 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
306hp228kW
204hp152kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,715kg5,986lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
1,489km925mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
5,038mm198in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
88L
70L
CO2 emissions
320g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,940 kg
4,277 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 (W220)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
240 km/h
149 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 (W220)S 500 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: 1.1 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 8.7 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 (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
657 km
408 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,489 km
925 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
240 km/h
149 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 (W220)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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 (W220)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.6 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 (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
306 hp
228 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
1,489 km
925 mi
CO2 score
320 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 (W220) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 8.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 833 km (517 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 196 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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