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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 450vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450d

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 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
VS

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

S 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
Power
367hp274kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,665kg5,875lb
2,890kg6,371lb
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
51.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg 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
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,061km659mi
Calculated
1,101km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,989cc182cu 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
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,683mm66in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
76L
CO2 emissions
157g/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 450Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 4505,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d4,000 rpm1,350-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.8 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
367 hp
274 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
750 Nm
553 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 450
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
2,160 kg
4,762 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 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
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 4505.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d5.1 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

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 450
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 450
1,061 km
659 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
1,101 km
684 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
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
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
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
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
510 L
18.0 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 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-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
1,061 km
659 mi
1,101 km
684 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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