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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,296 km
    805 mi
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,690kg5,930lb
2,720kg5,997lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,296km805mi
Calculated
970km603mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
65L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
286 hp
213 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
1,945 kg
4,288 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d6.4 s

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 350d: 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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: 1.3 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
147 hp/t
110 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
1,296 km
805 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
970 km
603 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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

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)Facelift 2017S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.4 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)Facelift 2017S 350d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 350dMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,296 km
805 mi
970 km
603 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 350dMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 326 km (203 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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