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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450evsMercedes-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 450e

299 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002

Comparison overview

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

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.9 L/100 km
    261.3 mpg US
    313.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    7,444 km
    4,626 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
299hp223kW
306hp228kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
2,335kg5,148lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
3,035kg6,691lb
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
64.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg 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
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
7,444km4,626mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu 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
350L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
88L
CO2 emissions-
320g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 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
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 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 450e
299 hp
223 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 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 450e
450 Nm
332 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 450e
2,335 kg
5,148 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 450e
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 450e5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V86.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 0.6 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 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8: 12.5 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 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 450e
7,444 km
4,626 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 450e
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 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 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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 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)S 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.9 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 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
299 hp
223 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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
7,444 km
4,626 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
-
320 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 450eMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8
Consumption0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.58 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi2.53 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used135 L36 US gal30 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost236.25 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 12.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6,788 km (4,218 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 (W220) S 500 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 555 kg lighter
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 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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