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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400dvsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh

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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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
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400dTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
330hp246kW
325hp242kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,770kg6,107lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.6s
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
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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
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Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
942km585mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
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Length
5,179mm204in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
550L
649L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400dTesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWhPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d: Power / Torque
  • Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh5,525 rpm325-5,200 rpm5,775 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400dTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
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
5.6 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
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
177 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 400d
330 hp
246 kW
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
325 hp
242 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d has 5 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d: 5 hp (4 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
420 Nm
310 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
1,655 kg
3,649 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 0.2 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)S 400d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
325 hp
242 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400dTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
330 hp
246 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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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
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
942 km
585 mi
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Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 400d
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 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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