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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 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 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 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
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
313hp233kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
2,740kg6,041lb
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
57.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
915km569mi
Calculated
1,228km763mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
540L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions-
150g/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) Facelift 2017 S 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
18.5 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
600 Nm
443 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
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 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 350d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: 0.3 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: 1.4 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 350d
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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
915 km
569 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
1,228 km
763 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 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
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.8 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
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,050 kg
4,519 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
915 km
569 mi
1,228 km
763 mi
CO2 score
-
150 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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) Facelift 2017 S 350d
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 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
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 313 km (194 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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