Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d (Stage 3)

485 hp2989 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d (Stage 2)

423 hp2989 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d (Stage 1)

376 hp2989 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    313 km/h
    194 mph
  • Most powerful
    485 hp
    362 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,040 Nm
    767 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,015 kg
    4,442 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    956 km
    594 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
Power
485hp362kW+172 hp
423hp315kW+110 hp
376hp280kW+63 hp
313hp233kW
Torque
1,040Nm767lb-ft+390 Nm
910Nm671lb-ft+260 Nm
813Nm599lb-ft+163 Nm
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight
2,730kg6,019lb
2,730kg6,019lb
2,730kg6,019lb
2,730kg6,019lb
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
+48 km/h
298 km/h
185 mph
+33 km/h
286 km/h
178 mph
+21 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.5s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph-10.2 s
Calculated
51.3s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph-6.4 s
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph-3.6 s
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.3 s
4.7s-0.9 s
5.0s-0.6 s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
11.0s-6.1 s
Calculated
12.5s-4.5 s
Calculated
14.0s-3.1 s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
516Nm/t345lb-ft/ton
Calculated
452Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
403Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
956km594mi
Calculated
956km594mi
Calculated
956km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
2,989cc182cu in
2,989cc182cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,179mm204in
5,179mm204in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,954mm77in
1,954mm77in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,106mm122in
3,106mm122in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L
65L
65L

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 (Stage 3) 485 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 2) 423 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 1) 376 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 313 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 2) 423 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 1) 376 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 313 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
12.5 s
14.0 s
17.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp has 172 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 313 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 313 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp: 172 hp (128 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 (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
313 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
298 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
286 km/h
178 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 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 (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 313 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 2) 423 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 1) 376 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 (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
485 hp
362 kW
4.3 s
313 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
423 hp
315 kW
4.7 s
298 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
376 hp
280 kW
5.0 s
286 km/h
178 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.6 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)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
Power
423 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
Power
376 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
Power
423 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
Power
376 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 485 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 (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.6 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)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)485 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)423 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)376 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d313 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
423 hp
315 kW
376 hp
280 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
910 Nm
671 lb-ft
813 Nm
599 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.6 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 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
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
956 km
594 mi
956 km
594 mi
956 km
594 mi
956 km
594 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 2) 423 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 1) 376 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 313 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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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