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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 450 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 450 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 450 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 450

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

S 450 (Stage 3)

551 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 450 (Stage 2)

477 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 450 (Stage 1)

433 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    343 km/h
    213 mph
  • Most powerful
    551 hp
    411 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,061 km
    659 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
Power
551hp411kW+184 hp
477hp356kW+110 hp
433hp323kW+66 hp
367hp274kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-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
343 km/h
213 mph
+78 km/h
326 km/h
203 mph
+61 km/h
315 km/h
196 mph
+50 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.7s99% target: 340 km/h / 211 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
52.0s99% target: 323 km/h / 201 mph+0.4 s
Calculated
55.0s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph+3.3 s
Calculated
51.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.8 s
4.6s-0.5 s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
9.7s-5.7 s
Calculated
11.1s-4.4 s
Calculated
12.1s-3.3 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
11.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,061km659mi
Calculated
1,061km659mi
Calculated
1,061km659mi
Calculated
1,061km659mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu 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
157g/km
157g/km
157g/km
157g/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 450 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.7 s
11.1 s
12.1 s
15.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
29.4 s
49.4 s
-
-
Top speed
343 km/h
213 mph
326 km/h
203 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 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
7.7 s
8.1 s
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
138 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
202 km/h
125 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 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 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 1) 433 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
551 hp
411 kW
4.0 s
343 km/h
213 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
477 hp
356 kW
4.3 s
326 km/h
203 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.6 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 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)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
343 km/h
213 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 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 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 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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 450367 hp
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
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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
343 km/h
213 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
326 km/h
203 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.1 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)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450367 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
477 hp
356 kW
433 hp
323 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
343 km/h
213 mph
326 km/h
203 mph
315 km/h
196 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
1,061 km
659 mi
1,061 km
659 mi
1,061 km
659 mi
1,061 km
659 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
157 g/km
157 g/km
157 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
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 450 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 367 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 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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