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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 580evsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 580e

449 hp2999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Most powerful
    469 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    976 km
    606 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
449hp335kW
469hp350kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,420kg5,335lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
3,050kg6,724lb
2,745kg6,052lb
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
46.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
976km606mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
345L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
67L
80L
CO2 emissions-
186g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580eMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e5,500-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V85,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
2,420 kg
5,335 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V84.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e: 0.5 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
770 km
479 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
976 km
606 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
449 hp
335 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
4.7 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
449 hp
335 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,420 kg
5,335 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
770 km
479 mi
976 km
606 mi
CO2 score
-
186 g/km
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580eMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 205 km (128 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 185 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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