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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350dvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,118 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
313hp233kW
258hp192kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,725kg6,008lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,118km694mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
76L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d has 55 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 350d
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 350d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 350d5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d: 1.1 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)Facelift 2026S 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 350d
1,118 km
694 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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) Facelift 2026 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)Facelift 2026S 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 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
1,118 km
694 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2026 S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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