Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)
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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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S 450 (Stage 2)
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S 450 (Stage 1)
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S 450
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Fastest top speed350 km/h217 mph
- Most powerful551 hp411 kW
- Highest torque775 Nm572 lb-ft
- Lightest1,920 kg4,233 lb
- Best power-to-weight287 hp/t214 kW/t3.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range783 km487 mi
- Largest trunk550 L
- Best overall score88/100
- Best performance score92/100
- Best economy score85/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp |
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| Power | 551hp411kW+184 hp | 477hp356kW+110 hp | 433hp323kW+66 hp | 367hp274kW |
| Torque | 775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm | 675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm | 610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,920kg4,233lb | 1,920kg4,233lb | 1,920kg4,233lb | 1,920kg4,233lb |
| Gross weight | 2,795kg6,162lb | 2,795kg6,162lb | 2,795kg6,162lb | 2,795kg6,162lb |
| Top speed | 350 km/h 217 mph | 333 km/h 207 mph | 321 km/h 199 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 46.8s99% target: 347 km/h / 215 mph-2.8 s Calculated | 51.1s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph+1.5 s Calculated | 53.8s99% target: 318 km/h / 197 mph+4.3 s Calculated | 49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0s-1.1 s | 4.3s-0.8 s | 4.6s-0.5 s | 5.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.5s-5.7 s Calculated | 10.8s-4.4 s Calculated | 11.8s-3.3 s Calculated | 15.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8s-1.1 s Calculated | 4.2s-0.7 s Calculated | 4.4s-0.5 s Calculated | 4.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s-1.7 s Calculated | 11.9s-1.1 s Calculated | 12.2s-0.8 s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb Calculated | 248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated | 226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 404Nm/t270lb-ft/ton Calculated | 352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton Calculated | 318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton Calculated | 260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 783km487mi Calculated | 783km487mi Calculated | 783km487mi Calculated | 783km487mi 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 | 1,660mm65in | 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 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 5,500-6,100 rpm | 1,600-4,500 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 5,500-6,100 rpm | 1,600-4,500 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 5,500-6,100 rpm | 1,600-4,500 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp | 5,500-6,100 rpm | 1,600-4,500 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.8 s | 4.2 s | 4.4 s | 4.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.0 s | 4.3 s | 4.6 s | 5.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.5 s | 10.8 s | 11.8 s | 15.1 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 26.5 s | 38.1 s | - | - |
| Top speed | 350 km/h 217 mph | 333 km/h 207 mph | 321 km/h 199 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 | 5.6 s | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 8.1 s | 8.3 s | 8.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.7 s | 10.2 s | 10.5 s | 11.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 11.9 s | 12.2 s | 13.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 225 km/h 140 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph | 205 km/h 127 mph | 186 km/h 116 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 551 hp 411 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 477 hp 356 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 433 hp 323 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 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) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 610 Nm 450 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 1,920 kg 4,233 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 350 km/h 217 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 333 km/h 207 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 321 km/h 199 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 4.0 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 4.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp | 5.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp: 1.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 1) 433 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 287 hp/t 214 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 248 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 226 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 783 km 487 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 783 km 487 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 783 km 487 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp | 783 km 487 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 551 hp 411 kW | 4.0 s | 350 km/h 217 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 477 hp 356 kW | 4.3 s | 333 km/h 207 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 433 hp 323 kW | 4.6 s | 321 km/h 199 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 4.6 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | 287 hp/t 214 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | 248 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | 226 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 551 hp 411 kW | 477 hp 356 kW | 433 hp 323 kW | 367 hp 274 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.0 s | 4.3 s | 4.6 s | 5.1 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 350 km/h 217 mph | 333 km/h 207 mph | 321 km/h 199 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 783 km 487 mi | 783 km 487 mi | 783 km 487 mi | 783 km 487 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 | 287 hp/t 214 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 248 hp/t 185 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 226 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 191 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp
- Has 73 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 17 km/h (11 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
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp
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