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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) 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 (W223)

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    915 km
    569 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
313hp233kW
306hp228kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
57.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
915km569mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
4,966cc303cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,038mm198in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,574mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
88L
CO2 emissions-
320g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
9.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 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)S 350d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 1.0 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)S 350d
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 6.3 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)S 350d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
915 km
569 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 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)S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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

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)S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 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)S 350d
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.5 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)S 350d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
313 hp
233 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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
Range score
915 km
569 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
-
320 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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) S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 259 km (161 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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