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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

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 V6 (Stage 3)

499 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400 V6 (Stage 2)

433 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400 V6 (Stage 1)

393 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    312 km/h
    194 mph
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    744 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp
Power
499hp372kW+166 hp
433hp323kW+100 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,665kg5,875lb
2,665kg5,875lb
2,665kg5,875lb
2,665kg5,875lb
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
+47 km/h
297 km/h
185 mph
+32 km/h
287 km/h
178 mph
+22 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.7s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.4 s
5.2s-0.9 s
5.5s-0.6 s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
12.2s-6.4 s
Calculated
14.0s-4.6 s
Calculated
15.4s-3.2 s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,624mm64in
1,624mm64in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
530L
530L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
14.0 s
15.4 s
18.6 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
297 km/h
185 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 333 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 333 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp, separated by only 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 (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
4.7 s
312 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
5.2 s
297 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
5.5 s
287 km/h
178 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 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)S 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 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 (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp 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 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.1 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 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6333 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
433 hp
323 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
297 km/h
185 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
787 km
489 mi
787 km
489 mi
787 km
489 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 333 hp
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

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