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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450

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

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    531 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp

  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,825kg6,228lb
2,795kg6,162lb
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
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
783km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp5,000-6,100 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.1 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
1,920 kg
4,233 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 450381 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp: 0.2 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp: 0.6 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
191 hp/t
143 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
854 km
531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
783 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.1 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 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
854 km
531 mi
783 km
487 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 450 381 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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