Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450 (Stage 3)

572 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450 (Stage 2)

495 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450 (Stage 1)

450 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 572 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    323 km/h
    201 mph
  • Most powerful
    572 hp
    426 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    286 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)572 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
Power
572hp426kW+191 hp
495hp369kW+114 hp
450hp335kW+69 hp
381hp284kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,795kg6,162lb
2,795kg6,162lb
2,795kg6,162lb
2,795kg6,162lb
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
+58 km/h
308 km/h
191 mph
+43 km/h
297 km/h
185 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.1s99% target: 320 km/h / 199 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
46.0s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph-2.8 s
Calculated
48.3s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph-0.5 s
Calculated
48.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.8 s
4.5s-0.5 s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
9.6s-5.3 s
Calculated
11.0s-3.9 s
Calculated
12.1s-2.8 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
286hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu 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
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
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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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)572 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
11.0 s
12.1 s
14.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
51.1 s
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-
-
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
297 km/h
185 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
221 km/h
137 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
202 km/h
125 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
572 hp
426 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
495 hp
369 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
450 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 572 hp has 191 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 381 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 381 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 572 hp: 191 hp (142 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
500 Nm
369 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 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
1,995 kg
4,398 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 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
323 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
308 km/h
191 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
297 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 572 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 381 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 2) 495 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 1) 450 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 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
286 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
707 km
439 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
707 km
439 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
707 km
439 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
707 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
572 hp
426 kW
3.9 s
323 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
495 hp
369 kW
4.3 s
308 km/h
191 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
450 hp
335 kW
4.5 s
297 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
381 hp
284 kW
5.0 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 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
Power
572 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
323 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 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 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 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
Power
450 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 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 450381 hp
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
Power
572 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
Power
450 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 572 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 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.0 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 450 (Stage 3)572 hp
286 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)572 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)495 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)450 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450381 hp
Power
572 hp
426 kW
495 hp
369 kW
450 hp
335 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
297 km/h
185 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
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
707 km
439 mi
707 km
439 mi
707 km
439 mi
707 km
439 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
286 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 450 (Stage 3) 572 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 2) 495 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 1) 450 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 381 hp
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,415 LC/year2,415 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 572 hp

  • Has 76 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 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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