Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 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) · Facelift 2026

S 450 (Stage 3)

572 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

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

S 450 (Stage 2)

495 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

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

S 450 (Stage 1)

450 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

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

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 (Stage 3) 572 hp

Quickest 0-100 km/h
3.8 s
Fastest top speed
335 km/h
208 mph Unrestricted
325 km/h
202 mph Restricted
Most powerful
572 hp
426 kW
Highest torque
868 Nm
640 lb-ft
Lightest
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
Best power-to-weight
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Lowest combined fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Best estimated range
854 km
531 mi
Largest trunk
530 L
Best overall score
87/100
Best performance score
91/100
Best economy score
83/100
Best practicality score
77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
Power	572hp426kW+191 hp	495hp369kW+114 hp	450hp335kW+69 hp	381hp284kW
Torque	868Nm640lb-ft+308 Nm	756Nm558lb-ft+196 Nm	683Nm504lb-ft+123 Nm	560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight	2,090kg4,608lb	2,090kg4,608lb	2,090kg4,608lb	2,090kg4,608lb
Gross weight	2,825kg6,228lb	2,825kg6,228lb	2,825kg6,228lb	2,825kg6,228lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 325 km/h202 mph +70 km/h Calculated	309 km/h 192 mph +44 km/h	299 km/h 186 mph +34 km/h	Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	45.9s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph-4.9 s Calculated	48.2s99% target: 306 km/h / 190 mph-2.6 s Calculated	50.9s99% target: 296 km/h / 184 mph+0.1 s Calculated	50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	3.8s-1.1 s	4.2s-0.7 s	4.4s-0.5 s	4.9s
0-200 km/h	9.5s-5.5 s Calculated	11.0s-4.0 s Calculated	12.1s-2.9 s Calculated	15.0s Calculated
0-60 mph	3.7s-1.0 s Calculated	4.0s-0.7 s Calculated	4.2s-0.4 s Calculated	4.7s Calculated
Fuel consumption	8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK	8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK	8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK	8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile	11.2s-1.6 s Calculated	11.8s-1.0 s Calculated	12.2s-0.7 s Calculated	12.9s Calculated
Power-to-weight	273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb Calculated	237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated	215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb Calculated	182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	415Nm/t278lb-ft/ton Calculated	362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton Calculated	327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton Calculated	268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	854km531mi Calculated	854km531mi Calculated	854km531mi Calculated	854km531mi Calculated
Displacement	2,999cc183cu in	2,999cc183cu in	2,999cc183cu in	2,999cc183cu in
Length	5,194mm204in	5,194mm204in	5,194mm204in	5,194mm204in
Width	1,921mm76in	1,921mm76in	1,921mm76in	1,921mm76in
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
Trunk volume	530L	530L	530L	530L
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seats	5	5	5	5
Fuel tank	76L	76L	76L	76L

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 (Stage 3) 572 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 (Stage 2) 495 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 (Stage 1) 450 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hpPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	5,000-6,100 rpm	2,000-4,500 rpm	6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	5,000-6,100 rpm	2,000-4,500 rpm	6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	5,000-6,100 rpm	2,000-4,500 rpm	6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp	5,000-6,100 rpm	2,000-4,500 rpm	6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	3.7 s	4.0 s	4.2 s	4.7 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	3.8 s	4.2 s	4.4 s	4.9 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	9.5 s	11.0 s	12.1 s	15.0 s
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h	32.6 s	-	-	-
Top speed	Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 325 km/h202 mph Likely limited	309 km/h 192 mph	299 km/h 186 mph	Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.1 s	2.2 s	2.2 s	2.3 s
330 ft 101 m	5.2 s	5.4 s	5.6 s	5.8 s
1/8 mile 201 m	7.6 s	7.9 s	8.2 s	8.5 s
1000 ft 305 m	9.6 s	10.1 s	10.3 s	10.9 s
1/4 mile 402 m	11.2 s	11.8 s	12.2 s	12.9 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	222 km/h 138 mph	208 km/h 129 mph	201 km/h 125 mph	186 km/h 116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	572 hp 426 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	495 hp 369 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	450 hp 335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp	381 hp 284 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 (Stage 3) 572 hp has 191 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	868 Nm 640 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	756 Nm 558 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	683 Nm 504 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp	560 Nm 413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	2,090 kg 4,608 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	2,090 kg 4,608 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	2,090 kg 4,608 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp	2,090 kg 4,608 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	309 km/h 192 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	299 km/h 186 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp	4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 (Stage 3) 572 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 (Stage 2) 495 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	273 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	237 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	215 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp	182 hp/t 136 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	854 km 531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	854 km 531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	854 km 531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp	854 km 531 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	572 hp 426 kW	3.8 s	Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 325 km/h202 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	495 hp 369 kW	4.2 s	309 km/h 192 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	450 hp 335 kW	4.4 s	299 km/h 186 mph
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

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp

Power	572 hp 426 kW
0-100 km/h	3.8 s
Top speed Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 325 km/h202 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)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp

Power	495 hp 369 kW
0-100 km/h	4.2 s
Top speed 309 km/h 192 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)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp

Power	450 hp 335 kW
0-100 km/h	4.4 s
Top speed 299 km/h 186 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)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp

Power	381 hp 284 kW
0-100 km/h	4.9 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

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

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp

Power	572 hp 426 kW
0-100 km/h	3.8 s
Top speed Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 325 km/h202 mph

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp

Power	495 hp 369 kW
0-100 km/h	4.2 s
Top speed 309 km/h 192 mph

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp

Power	450 hp 335 kW
0-100 km/h	4.4 s
Top speed 299 km/h 186 mph

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp

Power	381 hp 284 kW
0-100 km/h	4.9 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-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK	3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK	4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK	4.4 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

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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp	273 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp	237 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp	215 hp/t 160 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 3)572 hp

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 2)495 hp

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450 (Stage 1)450 hp

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450381 hp

Power

572 hp

426 kW

495 hp

369 kW

450 hp

335 kW

381 hp

284 kW

Torque

868 Nm

640 lb-ft

756 Nm

558 lb-ft

683 Nm

504 lb-ft

560 Nm

413 lb-ft

Acceleration

3.8 s

4.2 s

4.4 s

4.9 s

Top speed

Unrestricted

335 km/h208 mph

Restricted

325 km/h202 mph

309 km/h

192 mph

299 km/h

186 mph

Unrestricted

265 km/h165 mph

Restricted

250 km/h155 mph

Lightness

2,090 kg

4,608 lb

2,090 kg

4,608 lb

2,090 kg

4,608 lb

2,090 kg

4,608 lb

Fuel consumption

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 mpg UK

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 mpg UK

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 mpg UK

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 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	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	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	530 L 18.7 cu ft
Length	5,194 mm 204.5 in
Height	1,503 mm 59.2 in

Range score

854 km

531 mi

854 km

531 mi

854 km

531 mi

854 km

531 mi

Trunk score

530 L

18.7 cu ft

530 L

18.7 cu ft

530 L

18.7 cu ft

530 L

18.7 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

273 hp/t

204 kW/t

3.7 kg/hp

237 hp/t

177 kW/t

4.2 kg/hp

215 hp/t

160 kW/t

4.6 kg/hp

182 hp/t

136 kW/t

5.5 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 (Stage 3) 572 hp	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 (Stage 2) 495 hp	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 (Stage 1) 450 hp	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 381 hp
Consumption	8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK	8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK	8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK	8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	15.58 LC100 km	15.58 LC100 km	15.58 LC100 km	15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	25.07 LC100 mi	25.07 LC100 mi	25.07 LC100 mi	25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal	1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal	1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal	1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	2,336 LC/year	2,336 LC/year	2,336 LC/year	2,336 LC/year