Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

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

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 500

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500

  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Power
455hp339kW
435hp324kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,715kg5,986lb
2,810kg6,195lb
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
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
65L
CO2 emissions
225g/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) S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 5005,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
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
14.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
5.8 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
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
455 hp
339 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
520 Nm
384 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
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
1,970 kg
4,343 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
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 5004.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 5004.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: 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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: 1.2 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
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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
833 km
518 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500
455 hp
339 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
435 hp
324 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
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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Power
435 hp
324 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
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)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Power
455 hp
339 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 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
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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
833 km
518 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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) S 500Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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