Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350d (Stage 3)

400 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350d (Stage 2)

348 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350d (Stage 1)

310 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    296 km/h
    184 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    992 Nm
    732 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 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
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
2,655kg5,853lb
2,655kg5,853lb
2,655kg5,853lb
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
+36 km/h
282 km/h
175 mph
+22 km/h
271 km/h
168 mph
+11 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph-13.7 s
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-6.6 s
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s-1.6 s
5.4s-1.1 s
5.8s-0.7 s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
13.5s-7.2 s
Calculated
15.5s-5.3 s
Calculated
17.5s-3.3 s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
13.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
528Nm/t353lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
Calculated
1,186km737mi
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (Stage 3) 400 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (Stage 2) 348 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 3)400 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.5 s
17.5 s
20.7 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
13.7 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
184 km/h
115 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (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 350d (Stage 3)400 hp
296 km/h
184 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hp
282 km/h
175 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hp
271 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 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 350d (Stage 3) 400 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d 258 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (Stage 2) 348 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (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 350d (Stage 3)400 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (W222)S 350d (Stage 3)400 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

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 350d (Stage 3)400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
4.9 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hp
348 hp
260 kW
5.4 s
282 km/h
175 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.8 s
271 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 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 350d (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 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 350d (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 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 350d (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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 350d258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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 350d (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (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 350d (Stage 3)400 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 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 350d (Stage 3)400 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d258 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
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
1,186 km
737 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
1,186 km
737 mi
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
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 350d (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d 258 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 124 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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

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