Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450evsMercedes-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 (W223)

S 450e

299 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    299 hp
    223 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.9 L/100 km
    261.3 mpg US
    313.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    7,444 km
    4,626 mi
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

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

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
299hp223kW
258hp192kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,335kg5,148lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
3,035kg6,691lb
2,725kg6,008lb
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
64.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg 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
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
7,444km4,626mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu 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
1,655mm65in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,637mm64in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
350L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
67L
70L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 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)S 450e
299 hp
223 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e has 41 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) S 450e: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
450 Nm
332 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)S 450e
2,335 kg
5,148 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)S 450e
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)S 450e5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d: 0.6 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 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d: 5.5 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 (W223)S 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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)S 450e
7,444 km
4,626 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)S 450e
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)S 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 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)S 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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) S 450e 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 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.9 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)S 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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)S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
299 hp
223 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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
7,444 km
4,626 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 450eMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d
Consumption0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.58 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi2.53 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used135 L36 US gal30 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost236.25 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6,351 km (3,946 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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