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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 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) · Facelift 2026

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

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

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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)Facelift 2026S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,825kg6,228lb
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
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg 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
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
1,061km659mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
76L
70L
CO2 emissions-
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 4505,000-6,100 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 4505,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 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)Facelift 2026S 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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) Facelift 2026 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)Facelift 2026S 450
560 Nm
413 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)Facelift 2026S 450
2,090 kg
4,608 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)Facelift 2026S 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)Facelift 2026S 4504.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 4505.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450: 0.2 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)Facelift 2026S 450
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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) Facelift 2026 S 450: 2.3 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)Facelift 2026S 450
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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)Facelift 2026S 450
854 km
531 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)Facelift 2026S 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 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)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 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)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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)Facelift 2026S 450
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.9 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)Facelift 2026S 450
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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)Facelift 2026S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 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
854 km
531 mi
1,061 km
659 mi
CO2 score
-
157 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 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 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 207 km (128 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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