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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)

443 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d (Stage 2)

386 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d (Stage 1)

343 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    332 km/h
    206 mph
  • Most powerful
    443 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    960 Nm
    708 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    970 km
    603 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)443 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp
Power
443hp331kW+157 hp
386hp288kW+100 hp
343hp256kW+57 hp
286hp213kW
Torque
960Nm708lb-ft+360 Nm
840Nm620lb-ft+240 Nm
750Nm553lb-ft+150 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
2,720kg5,997lb
2,720kg5,997lb
2,720kg5,997lb
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
+67 km/h
317 km/h
197 mph
+52 km/h
304 km/h
189 mph
+39 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.1s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph-7.4 s
Calculated
63.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph-2.6 s
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph+1.1 s
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s-1.5 s
5.3s-1.1 s
5.7s-0.7 s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
12.3s-7.3 s
Calculated
13.9s-5.7 s
Calculated
15.5s-4.1 s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
13.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
494Nm/t330lb-ft/ton
Calculated
432Nm/t289lb-ft/ton
Calculated
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
970km603mi
Calculated
970km603mi
Calculated
970km603mi
Calculated
970km603mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu 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
1,660mm65in
1,660mm65in
1,660mm65in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
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) 443 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 2) 386 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 1) 343 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 286 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 2) 386 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 1) 343 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 286 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)443 hp3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hp3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hp3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)443 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
13.9 s
15.5 s
19.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
45.0 s
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-
-
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
13.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp has 157 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 286 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 286 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp: 157 hp (117 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)443 hp
332 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
304 km/h
189 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 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) 443 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 286 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 2) 386 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 1) 343 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)443 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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)443 hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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)443 hp
443 hp
331 kW
4.9 s
332 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
386 hp
288 kW
5.3 s
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
5.7 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 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)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 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)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 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 350d286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 443 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)443 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.4 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)443 hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 3)443 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 2)386 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d (Stage 1)343 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d286 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
386 hp
288 kW
343 hp
256 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
960 Nm
708 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
970 km
603 mi
970 km
603 mi
970 km
603 mi
970 km
603 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
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) 443 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 2) 386 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 1) 343 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d 286 hp
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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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