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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

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 (Stage 3)

682 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500 V8 (Stage 2)

591 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500 V8 (Stage 1)

537 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    348 km/h
    216 mph
  • Most powerful
    682 hp
    509 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    346 hp/t
    258 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    860 km
    535 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 hp
Power
682hp509kW+227 hp
591hp441kW+136 hp
537hp400kW+82 hp
455hp339kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,715kg5,986lb
2,715kg5,986lb
2,715kg5,986lb
2,715kg5,986lb
Top speed
348 km/h
216 mph
+83 km/h
331 km/h
206 mph
+66 km/h
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
+65 km/h
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.7s99% target: 345 km/h / 214 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 328 km/h / 204 mph+0.3 s
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph+5.0 s
Calculated
45.8s99% 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-5.4 s
Calculated
10.0s-4.1 s
Calculated
10.8s-3.3 s
Calculated
14.1s
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
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
346hp/t258kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
549Nm/t368lb-ft/ton
Calculated
478Nm/t320lb-ft/ton
Calculated
432Nm/t289lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
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
530L
530L
530L
530L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L

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 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 455 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 455 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 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 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 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
10.8 s
14.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
24.5 s
36.4 s
41.2 s
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Top speed
348 km/h
216 mph
331 km/h
206 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
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
5.6 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
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
231 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp has 227 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 455 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 455 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (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 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
348 km/h
216 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
331 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 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 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 455 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (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 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
682 hp
509 kW
3.7 s
348 km/h
216 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
591 hp
441 kW
4.1 s
331 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
537 hp
400 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 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 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
348 km/h
216 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
331 km/h
206 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)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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)S 500 V8455 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
530 L
18.7 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 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
348 km/h
216 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
331 km/h
206 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 hp
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (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 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
346 hp/t
258 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8455 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
591 hp
441 kW
537 hp
400 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
348 km/h
216 mph
331 km/h
206 mph
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
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
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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
860 km
535 mi
860 km
535 mi
860 km
535 mi
860 km
535 mi
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
346 hp/t
258 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 455 hp
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 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

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