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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
306hp228kW
313hp233kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,890kg6,371lb
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
70.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,029km640mi
Calculated
1,118km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,688mm66in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
76L
CO2 emissions
159g/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) S 400Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 4006,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
2,155 kg
4,751 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)S 400
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 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 (W222)S 4006.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d5.4 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 400: 1.4 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)S 400
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 (W222)S 400
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
1,029 km
640 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
1,118 km
694 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
306 hp
228 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
5.4 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 (W222)S 400
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 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
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
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

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)S 400
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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-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 (W222)S 400
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 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)S 400
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,029 km
640 mi
1,118 km
694 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) S 400Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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