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

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

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 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
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,985 kg
    4,376 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    959 km
    596 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
Power
367hp274kW
381hp284kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,730kg6,019lb
2,795kg6,162lb
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
50.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
959km596mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
65L
CO2 emissions
167g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
187 km/h
116 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)S 450
381 hp
284 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 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)Facelift 2017S 450
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
1,995 kg
4,398 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)S 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)Facelift 2017S 4504.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 4505.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) 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)Facelift 2017S 450
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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: 1.9 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)Facelift 2017S 450
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
191 hp/t
142 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
959 km
596 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
707 km
439 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
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
381 hp
284 kW
5.0 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/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
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

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/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-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-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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.0 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
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
959 km
596 mi
707 km
439 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 252 km (157 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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