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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 400d (Stage 3)

512 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 400d (Stage 2)

446 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 400d (Stage 1)

396 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph
  • Most powerful
    512 hp
    381 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    942 km
    585 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
Power
512hp381kW+182 hp
446hp332kW+116 hp
396hp295kW+66 hp
330hp246kW
Torque
1,120Nm826lb-ft+420 Nm
980Nm723lb-ft+280 Nm
875Nm645lb-ft+175 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,770kg6,107lb
2,770kg6,107lb
2,770kg6,107lb
2,770kg6,107lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
+75 km/h
324 km/h
201 mph
+59 km/h
311 km/h
193 mph
+46 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.3s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
53.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph-1.3 s
Calculated
56.8s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph+2.0 s
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 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
10.1s-6.3 s
Calculated
11.5s-4.9 s
Calculated
12.8s-3.6 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
12.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
561Nm/t376lb-ft/ton
Calculated
491Nm/t329lb-ft/ton
Calculated
439Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
942km585mi
Calculated
942km585mi
Calculated
942km585mi
Calculated
942km585mi
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
550L
550L
550L
550L
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 400d (Stage 3) 512 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 2) 446 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 1) 396 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 330 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 2) 446 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 1) 396 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 330 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.2 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
10.1 s
11.5 s
12.8 s
16.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
31.9 s
58.3 s
-
-
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
207 km/h
128 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp has 182 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 330 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 330 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp: 182 hp (135 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 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
340 km/h
211 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
324 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
311 km/h
193 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 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 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 330 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 2) 446 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 1) 396 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)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
512 hp
381 kW
4.1 s
340 km/h
211 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
446 hp
332 kW
4.5 s
324 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
396 hp
295 kW
4.8 s
311 km/h
193 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.4 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 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
Power
446 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 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 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
Power
446 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 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 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 400d (Stage 3)512 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 3)512 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 2)446 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d (Stage 1)396 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d330 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
446 hp
332 kW
396 hp
295 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
1,120 Nm
826 lb-ft
980 Nm
723 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
942 km
585 mi
942 km
585 mi
942 km
585 mi
942 km
585 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 400d (Stage 3) 512 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 2) 446 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 1) 396 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 330 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 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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