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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450evsMercedes-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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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450e

299 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026
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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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,155 kg
    4,751 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.9 L/100 km
    261.3 mpg US
    313.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    7,444 km
    4,626 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
299hp223kW
313hp233kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Gross weight
3,035kg6,691lb
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
64.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
7,444km4,626mi
Calculated
1,118km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu 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
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Trunk volume
350L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
76L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 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
6.3 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
299 hp
223 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e: 0.5 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 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: 5.9 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)S 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
7,444 km
4,626 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
1,118 km
694 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
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)S 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
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)S 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
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 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 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
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)S 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
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)S 450eMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
299 hp
223 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Fuel consumption
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 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
7,444 km
4,626 mi
1,118 km
694 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450eMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d
Consumption0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.58 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi2.53 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used135 L36 US gal30 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost236.25 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6,327 km (3,931 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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