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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450evsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

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

S 450e

326 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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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

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,945 kg
    4,288 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    970 km
    603 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
Power
326hp243kW
286hp213kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
3,050kg6,724lb
2,720kg5,997lb
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
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
970km603mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,954mm77in
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
345L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
65L

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 450eMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e4,250-6,100 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d3,400-4,600 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)Facelift 2026S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
286 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e has 40 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
600 Nm
443 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 450e
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
1,945 kg
4,288 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 450e
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
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 450e5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d: 0.7 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 450e
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 1.8 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 450e
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 450e
788 km
490 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
970 km
603 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 (W223)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
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 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 450e
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 450e
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
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)Facelift 2026S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 350d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
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
788 km
490 mi
970 km
603 mi
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 450eMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 350d

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 425 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 182 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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