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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350d · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350d · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350d · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350d

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

S 350d (Stage 3)

485 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 350d (Stage 2)

423 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 350d (Stage 1)

376 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    307 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    485 hp
    362 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,040 Nm
    767 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,155 kg
    4,751 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,118 km
    694 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 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
2,155kg4,751lb
2,155kg4,751lb
2,155kg4,751lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,890kg6,371lb
2,890kg6,371lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
+47 km/h
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.2s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
51.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
57.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-1.0 s
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.3 s
4.5s-0.9 s
4.8s-0.6 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
11.0s-6.3 s
Calculated
12.6s-4.7 s
Calculated
13.8s-3.5 s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.1s
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
11.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
483Nm/t323lb-ft/ton
Calculated
422Nm/t283lb-ft/ton
Calculated
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,118km694mi
Calculated
1,118km694mi
Calculated
1,118km694mi
Calculated
1,118km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
2,989cc182cu in
2,989cc182cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,194mm204in
5,194mm204in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,921mm76in
1,921mm76in
1,921mm76in
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
Trunk volume
510L
510L
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
76L
76L
76L

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 350d (Stage 3) 485 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 2) 423 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 1) 376 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d 313 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 2) 423 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 1) 376 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d 313 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 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)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d313 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
12.6 s
13.8 s
17.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
197 km/h
123 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp has 172 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d 313 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d 313 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
307 km/h
191 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d313 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d 313 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 2) 423 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 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

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)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
485 hp
362 kW
4.1 s
307 km/h
191 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
423 hp
315 kW
4.5 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
376 hp
280 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d313 hp
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
Power
423 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
Power
376 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 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 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
Power
423 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
Power
376 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d313 hp
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d313 hp
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 3)485 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 2)423 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d (Stage 1)376 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 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
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 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
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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
1,118 km
694 mi
1,118 km
694 mi
1,118 km
694 mi
1,118 km
694 mi
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 3) 485 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 2) 423 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d (Stage 1) 376 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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) Facelift 2026 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 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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