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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8vsMercedes-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 (W222)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    455 hp
    339 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    959 km
    596 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
455hp339kW
367hp274kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight
2,715kg5,986lb
2,730kg6,019lb
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
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
959km596mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions-
167g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: 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 (W222)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 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 (W222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
14.9 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 has 88 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 (W222) S 500 V8: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 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 (W222)S 500 V8
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
1,985 kg
4,376 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)S 500 V8
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 (W222)S 500 V84.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 4504.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 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 (W222)S 500 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: 2.0 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)S 500 V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
860 km
535 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
959 km
596 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 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)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 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)S 500 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.9 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)S 500 V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
455 hp
339 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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
860 km
535 mi
959 km
596 mi
CO2 score
-
167 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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