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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350d

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

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,118 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

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

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
306hp228kW
313hp233kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
1,118km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
5,038mm198in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
2,965mm117in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,574mm62in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,688mm66in
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
76L
CO2 emissions
320g/km
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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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
178 km/h
110 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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) Facelift 2026 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 (W220)S 500 V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
650 Nm
479 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
2,155 kg
4,751 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W220)S 500 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 6.6 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
1,118 km
694 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
1,118 km
694 mi
CO2 score
320 g/km
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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
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 461 km (286 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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