Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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S 350d
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d RWD
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful313 hp233 kW
- Highest torque650 Nm479 lb-ft
- Lightest2,015 kg4,442 lb
- Best power-to-weight155 hp/t116 kW/t6.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Largest trunk540 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score71/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d AWD
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.4 s
- Best estimated range1,118 km694 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313hp233kW | 313hp233kW |
| Torque | 650Nm479lb-ft | 650Nm479lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,015kg4,442lb | 2,155kg4,751lb |
| Gross weight | 2,730kg6,019lb | 2,890kg6,371lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 57.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s | 5.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.1s Calculated | 17.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s Calculated | 5.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.5s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated | 145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton Calculated | 302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 956km594mi Calculated | 1,118km694mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,989cc182cu in | 2,989cc182cu in |
| Length | 5,179mm204in | 5,194mm204in |
| Width | 1,954mm77in | 1,921mm76in |
| Height | 1,503mm59in | 1,503mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,106mm122in | 3,106mm122in |
| Front track | 1,655mm65in | 1,660mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,651mm65in | 1,688mm66in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | - |
| Trunk volume | 540L | 510L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 65L | 76L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d RWD: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d AWD: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 3,600-4,800 rpm | 1,200-3,200 rpm | 5,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 3,600-4,800 rpm | 1,200-3,200 rpm | 5,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.1 s | 17.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.0 s | 8.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.5 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 179 km/h 111 mph | 178 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 313 hp 233 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 313 hp 233 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 2,015 kg 4,442 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 2,155 kg 4,751 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 5.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 5.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d AWD and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d RWD: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 155 hp/t 116 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 956 km 594 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 1,118 km 694 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 313 hp 233 kW | 5.6 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 313 hp 233 kW | 5.4 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD |
| 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD |
| 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d RWD 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | 5.4 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | 155 hp/t 116 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350dRWD | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dAWD | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 313 hp 233 kW | 313 hp 233 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 5.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,015 kg 4,442 lb | 2,155 kg 4,751 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | 6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 956 km 594 mi | 1,118 km 694 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 540 L 19.1 cu ft | 510 L 18.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 155 hp/t 116 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 145 hp/t 108 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d RWD | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d AWD |
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| Consumption | 6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK | 6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.90 LC100 km | 11.90 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.15 LC100 mi | 19.15 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal | 1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,785 LC/year | 1,785 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d RWD
- Is 140 kg lighter
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d AWD
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 162 km (101 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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