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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    992 Nm
    732 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,094 km
    680 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
Power
400hp298kW+142 hp
348hp260kW+90 hp
310hp231kW+52 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
992Nm732lb-ft+372 Nm
868Nm640lb-ft+248 Nm
775Nm572lb-ft+155 Nm
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,715kg5,986lb
2,715kg5,986lb
2,715kg5,986lb
2,715kg5,986lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
+29 km/h
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+25 km/h
Calculated
264 km/h
164 mph
+4 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.0s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-16.0 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-9.4 s
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-9.3 s
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s-1.6 s
5.6s-1.2 s
6.1s-0.7 s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
14.4s-7.4 s
Calculated
16.2s-5.6 s
Calculated
18.8s-3.0 s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
509Nm/t340lb-ft/ton
Calculated
445Nm/t298lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,094km680mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,624mm64in
1,624mm64in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
168g/km
168g/km
168g/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 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 348 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.2 s
18.8 s
21.8 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp has 142 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp: 142 hp (106 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
289 km/h
180 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
264 km/h
164 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC 258 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 348 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 310 hp, separated by only 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 (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
5.2 s
289 km/h
180 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
348 hp
260 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
6.1 s
264 km/h
164 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.8 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 (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp 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 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 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 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC258 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
348 hp
260 kW
310 hp
231 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
992 Nm
732 lb-ft
868 Nm
640 lb-ft
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
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
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
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
1,094 km
680 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
168 g/km
168 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC 258 hp
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 124 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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