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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350dvsTesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023 Standard 62.5 kWh

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

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present
VS

Tesla Model 3 Highland · Facelift 2023

Standard 62.5 kWh

283 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Power
313hp233kW
283hp211kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,772kg3,907lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,149kg4,738lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,118km694mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
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Length
5,194mm204in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,584mm62in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
594L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d has 30 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Standard 62.5 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Standard 62.5 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: 30 hp (22 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 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 and Tesla Model 3 Highland Facelift 2023 Standard 62.5 kWh: 0.7 s.

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 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
283 hp
211 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 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
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
TeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350dTeslaModel 3 HighlandFacelift 2023Standard 62.5 kWh
Power
313 hp
233 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
215 km/h134 mph
Restricted
201 km/h125 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
1,772 kg
3,907 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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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
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,118 km
694 mi
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
594 L
21.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 350d
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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