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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 400d

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

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • 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
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
Power
367hp274kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,795kg6,162lb
2,705kg5,964lb
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
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km487mi
Calculated
1,296km805mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
550L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 4505,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450: 27 hp (20 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)Facelift 2017S 400d
700 Nm
516 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
1,930 kg
4,255 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)Facelift 2017S 400d
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 4505.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d: 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 (W223)S 450
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450: 2.9 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 (W223)S 450
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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
783 km
487 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
1,296 km
805 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
340 hp
254 kW
5.4 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 (W223)S 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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)Facelift 2017S 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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 (W223)S 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (W223)S 450
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
783 km
487 mi
1,296 km
805 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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) Facelift 2017 S 400d
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 513 km (319 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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