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)

551 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450 (Stage 2)

477 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450 (Stage 1)

433 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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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) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    350 km/h
    217 mph
  • Most powerful
    551 hp
    411 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    783 km
    487 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
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
+85 km/h
333 km/h
207 mph
+68 km/h
321 km/h
199 mph
+56 km/h
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 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 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)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
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

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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)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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 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)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 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)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 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 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)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
350 km/h
217 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
321 km/h
199 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

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)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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450367 hp
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
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
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450 367 hp
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 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

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