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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECvsMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz W108

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1970-1972

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,489 km
    925 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTECMercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,715kg5,986lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
56.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,489km925mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
510L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L
CO2 emissions
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) S 300 BlueTECMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTECMercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
56.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
11.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
14.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
1,550 kg
3,417 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)S 300 BlueTEC
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 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)S 300 BlueTEC7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.8 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)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 8.3 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 (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,489 km
925 mi
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 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)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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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)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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC 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)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.4 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTECMercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
9.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,489 km
925 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 (W222) S 300 BlueTECMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 214 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 8.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 859 km (534 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Has 24 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
  • Lowest top speed

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