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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) 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 (Stage 2)

591 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500 (Stage 3)

682 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500 (Stage 1)

537 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 2) 591 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    213 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
Power
591hp441kW+136 hp
682hp509kW+227 hp
537hp400kW+82 hp
455hp339kW
Torque
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
2,695kg5,941lb
2,695kg5,941lb
2,695kg5,941lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
33.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
39.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
44.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-0.7 s
3.7s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
10.5s-3.4 s
Calculated
9.4s-4.5 s
Calculated
11.9s-2.0 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
355hp/t265kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
492Nm/t329lb-ft/ton
Calculated
565Nm/t378lb-ft/ton
Calculated
445Nm/t298lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
879km546mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,624mm64in
1,624mm64in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
213g/km
213g/km
213g/km
213g/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 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 455 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 2) 591 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 1) 537 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 455 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.5 s
9.4 s
11.9 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.5 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.2 s
12.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
212 km/h
132 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp has 227 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 455 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 455 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp: 227 hp (170 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 2)591 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 455 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 2) 591 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 1) 537 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 2)591 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hp
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp
355 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hp
591 hp
441 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp
682 hp
509 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp
537 hp
400 kW
4.3 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
455 hp
339 kW
4.8 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 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 (W222)S 500455 hp
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

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 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hp 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 (Stage 2)591 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.8 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 (Stage 2)591 hp
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hp
355 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500455 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
682 hp
509 kW
537 hp
400 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
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
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
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
879 km
546 mi
879 km
546 mi
879 km
546 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
213 g/km
213 g/km
213 g/km
213 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
355 hp/t
265 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 455 hp
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year

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