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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 500 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 500 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 500 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 500

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

S 500 (Stage 3)

652 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 500 (Stage 2)

565 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 500 (Stage 1)

513 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 500

435 hp2999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    359 km/h
    223 mph
  • Most powerful
    652 hp
    487 kW
  • Highest torque
    806 Nm
    594 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    338 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp
Power
652hp487kW+217 hp
565hp422kW+130 hp
513hp383kW+78 hp
435hp324kW
Torque
806Nm594lb-ft+286 Nm
702Nm518lb-ft+182 Nm
634Nm468lb-ft+114 Nm
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,675kg5,897lb
2,675kg5,897lb
2,675kg5,897lb
2,675kg5,897lb
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
+94 km/h
342 km/h
213 mph
+77 km/h
330 km/h
205 mph
+65 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.3s99% target: 355 km/h / 221 mph-2.6 s
Calculated
49.2s99% target: 339 km/h / 210 mph+2.3 s
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph+5.3 s
Calculated
46.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.1s-0.7 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
8.8s-5.5 s
Calculated
10.0s-4.3 s
Calculated
10.9s-3.3 s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.5s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
338hp/t252kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
293hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
418Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,014km630mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,141mm202in
5,141mm202in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,905mm75in
1,905mm75in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
530L
530L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
157g/km
157g/km
157g/km

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 500 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 435 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 2) 565 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 1) 513 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 435 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 3)652 hp5,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hp5,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hp5,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp5,900-6,100 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)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.8 s
10.0 s
10.9 s
14.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
22.8 s
30.8 s
42.1 s
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Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
342 km/h
213 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
10.2 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
232 km/h
144 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp has 217 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 435 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 435 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp: 217 hp (162 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

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) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 435 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 2) 565 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 1) 513 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)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 3)652 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp
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

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)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 3)652 hp
652 hp
487 kW
3.7 s
359 km/h
223 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
565 hp
422 kW
4.1 s
342 km/h
213 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
513 hp
383 kW
4.3 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp
435 hp
324 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)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
342 km/h
213 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 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
5,141 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)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
342 km/h
213 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 3) 652 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)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 3)652 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 3)652 hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 500 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 500435 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
565 hp
422 kW
513 hp
383 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
806 Nm
594 lb-ft
702 Nm
518 lb-ft
634 Nm
468 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
359 km/h
223 mph
342 km/h
213 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,014 km
630 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
157 g/km
157 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
293 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 435 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 104 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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