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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 350dvsMercedes-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 (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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

  • 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
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
286hp213kW
204hp152kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,690kg5,930lb
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
62.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,296km805mi
Calculated
1,489km925mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
139g/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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 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
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d has 82 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
600 Nm
443 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
1,895 kg
4,178 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: 1.6 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: 0.7 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
1,296 km
805 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.0 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.0 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
286 hp
213 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
1,296 km
805 mi
1,489 km
925 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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