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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,094 km
    680 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Power
286hp213kW
258hp192kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
2,715kg5,986lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
970km603mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,637mm64in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
540L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions-
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 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 350d
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
1,950 kg
4,299 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 350d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC: 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 350d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 350d
970 km
603 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
1,094 km
680 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
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 (W223)S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
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 (W223)S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
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 (W223) 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 (W223)S 350d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
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 (W223)S 350d
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
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 (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350 BlueTEC
Power
286 hp
213 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
970 km
603 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
-
168 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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