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

299 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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

  • 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 economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
299hp223kW
286hp213kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,335kg5,148lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
3,035kg6,691lb
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
64.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg 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
13.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
7,444km4,626mi
Calculated
1,228km763mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu 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
350L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
67L
70L
CO2 emissions-
150g/km

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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e has 13 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 450e: 13 hp (10 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)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 450e
2,335 kg
5,148 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 450e
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d5.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e: 0.1 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)S 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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 (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: 4.8 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)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 450e
7,444 km
4,626 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 450e
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 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 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)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 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)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 (W222) Facelift 2017 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 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.9 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 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)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 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
299 hp
223 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
2,335 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
7,444 km
4,626 mi
1,228 km
763 mi
CO2 score
-
150 g/km
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
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 450eMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d
Consumption0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.58 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi2.53 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used135 L36 US gal30 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost236.25 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6,216 km (3,863 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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