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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400dvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450e

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

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 450e

326 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    942 km
    585 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400dMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
330hp246kW
326hp243kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,770kg6,107lb
3,050kg6,724lb
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
54.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
942km585mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
550L
345L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400dMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e4,250-6,100 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400dMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
18.2 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
330 hp
246 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
540 Nm
398 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 400d
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
2,370 kg
5,225 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
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)S 400d5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 1.6 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 400d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 400d
942 km
585 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
788 km
490 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
330 hp
246 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW
5.7 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
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
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

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
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-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-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 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
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400dMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
330 hp
246 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
942 km
585 mi
788 km
490 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400dMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 154 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

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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