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

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
381hp284kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,795kg6,162lb
2,665kg5,875lb
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
48.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,637mm64in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
550L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
70L

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 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 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 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 has 48 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
480 Nm
354 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 450
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
1,920 kg
4,233 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 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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 (W223)S 4505.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V66.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: 1.1 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 450
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 450
707 km
439 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
381 hp
284 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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 (W223)S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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 (W223)S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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 (W223) S 450 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 450
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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 (W223)S 450
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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 (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
381 hp
284 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
707 km
439 mi
787 km
489 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 450Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 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) S 400 V6

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 80 km (50 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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