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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 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 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

S 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
381hp284kW
388hp289kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,795kg6,162lb
2,560kg5,644lb
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
48.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
804km499mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,096mm201in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
550L
560L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
90L
CO2 emissions-
262g/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 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
16.0 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
183 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 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 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
530 Nm
391 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 450
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 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 4505.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V85.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8: 0.4 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 450
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8: 2.0 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 450
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 450
707 km
439 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
804 km
499 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
381 hp
284 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 (W223)S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 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 450
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 (W223)S 450
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
804 km
499 mi
CO2 score
-
262 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 450Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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