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

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

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

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
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450

  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,061 km
    659 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-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
51.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
1,061km659mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
550L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions-
157g/km

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)Facelift 2017S 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.4 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
185 km/h
115 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)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450: 14 hp (10 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 450
500 Nm
369 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)Facelift 2017S 450
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)Facelift 2017S 450
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)Facelift 2017S 4505.1 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 450: 0.1 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)Facelift 2017S 450
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450: 2.6 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
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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)Facelift 2017S 450
1,061 km
659 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)Facelift 2017S 450
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 (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)Facelift 2017S 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
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
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)Facelift 2017S 450
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 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)Facelift 2017S 450
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 (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)Facelift 2017S 450
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 (W223)S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.1 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
707 km
439 mi
1,061 km
659 mi
CO2 score
-
157 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 450
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 354 km (220 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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