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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 400d · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 400d · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 400d · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 400d

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

S 400d (Stage 3)

527 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 400d (Stage 2)

459 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 400d (Stage 1)

408 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    527 hp
    393 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,985 kg
    4,376 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    265 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,228 km
    763 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 3)527 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp
Power
527hp393kW+187 hp
459hp342kW+119 hp
408hp304kW+68 hp
340hp254kW
Torque
1,120Nm826lb-ft+420 Nm
980Nm723lb-ft+280 Nm
875Nm645lb-ft+175 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,985kg4,376lb
1,985kg4,376lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight
2,760kg6,085lb
2,760kg6,085lb
2,760kg6,085lb
2,760kg6,085lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+30 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+19 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+9 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-13.2 s
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-9.3 s
Calculated
48.2s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
54.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.3 s
4.3s-0.9 s
4.6s-0.6 s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
10.5s-5.5 s
Calculated
12.0s-4.0 s
Calculated
13.5s-2.5 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
564Nm/t378lb-ft/ton
Calculated
494Nm/t330lb-ft/ton
Calculated
441Nm/t295lb-ft/ton
Calculated
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,228km763mi
Calculated
1,228km763mi
Calculated
1,228km763mi
Calculated
1,228km763mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,141mm202in
5,141mm202in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,905mm75in
1,905mm75in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km

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 400d (Stage 3) 527 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 2) 459 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 1) 408 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d 340 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 2) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 1) 408 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 3)527 hp3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hp3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hp3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 3)527 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.5 s
12.0 s
13.5 s
16.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
10.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
131 mph
200 km/h
125 mph
192 km/h
120 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp has 187 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d 340 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp: 187 hp (139 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) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d 340 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 2) 459 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 1) 408 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)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
527 hp
393 kW
4.0 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.3 s
284 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
4.6 s
274 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
5.2 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 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

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 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 400d (Stage 3) 527 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)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.2 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 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 3)527 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 2)459 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d (Stage 1)408 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d340 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
459 hp
342 kW
408 hp
304 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
1,120 Nm
826 lb-ft
980 Nm
723 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.2 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
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
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
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
1,228 km
763 mi
1,228 km
763 mi
1,228 km
763 mi
1,228 km
763 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 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) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 3) 527 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 2) 459 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 1) 408 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d 340 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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