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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 400dvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450e

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

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

S 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 450e

326 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,296 km
    805 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400dMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
340hp254kW
326hp243kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,705kg5,964lb
3,050kg6,724lb
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
54.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,296km805mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
510L
345L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
67L
CO2 emissions
139g/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) Facelift 2017 S 400dMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e4,250-6,100 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400dMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
2,370 kg
5,225 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)Facelift 2017S 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 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
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 3.1 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
1,296 km
805 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
788 km
490 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
340 hp
254 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW
5.7 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
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 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)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-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 400d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 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
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 400dMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
340 hp
254 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
1,296 km
805 mi
788 km
490 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 400dMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 508 km (316 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

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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