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

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

S 450d (Stage 3)

569 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

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

S 450d (Stage 2)

495 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

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

S 450d (Stage 1)

440 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

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

S 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 3) 569 hp

Quickest 0-100 km/h
3.9 s
Fastest top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Most powerful
569 hp
424 kW
Highest torque
1,200 Nm
885 lb-ft
Lightest
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Best power-to-weight
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Lowest combined fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Best estimated range
1,101 km
684 mi
Largest trunk
510 L
Best overall score
86/100
Best performance score
91/100
Best economy score
88/100
Best practicality score
76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp
Power	569hp424kW+202 hp	495hp369kW+128 hp	440hp328kW+73 hp	367hp274kW
Torque	1,200Nm885lb-ft+450 Nm	1,050Nm774lb-ft+300 Nm	938Nm691lb-ft+188 Nm	750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight	2,160kg4,762lb	2,160kg4,762lb	2,160kg4,762lb	2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight	2,890kg6,371lb	2,890kg6,371lb	2,890kg6,371lb	2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed	324 km/h 201 mph +59 km/h	309 km/h 192 mph +44 km/h	296 km/h 184 mph +31 km/h	Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	45.9s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph-8.3 s Calculated	49.9s99% target: 306 km/h / 190 mph-4.3 s Calculated	52.9s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph-1.2 s Calculated	54.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	3.9s-1.2 s	4.2s-0.9 s	4.6s-0.5 s	5.1s
0-200 km/h	9.9s-5.9 s Calculated	11.3s-4.5 s Calculated	12.6s-3.1 s Calculated	15.8s Calculated
0-60 mph	3.7s-1.2 s Calculated	4.1s-0.8 s Calculated	4.4s-0.5 s Calculated	4.9s Calculated
Fuel consumption	6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK	6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK	6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK	6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile	11.4s-1.7 s Calculated	11.9s-1.2 s Calculated	12.3s-0.7 s Calculated	13.1s Calculated
Power-to-weight	263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb Calculated	229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated	204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb Calculated	170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	556Nm/t372lb-ft/ton Calculated	486Nm/t325lb-ft/ton Calculated	434Nm/t290lb-ft/ton Calculated	347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	1,101km684mi Calculated	1,101km684mi Calculated	1,101km684mi Calculated	1,101km684mi Calculated
Displacement	2,989cc182cu in	2,989cc182cu in	2,989cc182cu in	2,989cc182cu 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	1,683mm66in	1,683mm66in	1,683mm66in	1,683mm66in
Trunk volume	510L	510L	510L	510L
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 450d (Stage 3) 569 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 2) 495 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 1) 440 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d 367 hpPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	4,000 rpm	1,350-2,800 rpm	4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	4,000 rpm	1,350-2,800 rpm	4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	4,000 rpm	1,350-2,800 rpm	4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	4,000 rpm	1,350-2,800 rpm	4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	3.7 s	4.1 s	4.4 s	4.9 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	3.9 s	4.2 s	4.6 s	5.1 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	9.9 s	11.3 s	12.6 s	15.8 s
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h	49.9 s	-	-	-
Top speed	324 km/h 201 mph	309 km/h 192 mph	296 km/h 184 mph	Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.2 s	2.2 s	2.3 s	2.3 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	8.3 s	8.7 s
1000 ft 305 m	9.7 s	10.1 s	10.5 s	11.1 s
1/4 mile 402 m	11.4 s	11.9 s	12.3 s	13.1 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	217 km/h 135 mph	206 km/h 128 mph	197 km/h 123 mph	183 km/h 114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	569 hp 424 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	495 hp 369 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	440 hp 328 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	367 hp 274 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 3) 569 hp has 202 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 3) 569 hp: 202 hp (151 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	1,200 Nm 885 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	1,050 Nm 774 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	938 Nm 691 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	750 Nm 553 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	2,160 kg 4,762 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	2,160 kg 4,762 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	2,160 kg 4,762 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	2,160 kg 4,762 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	324 km/h 201 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	309 km/h 192 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	296 km/h 184 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 3) 569 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d 367 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 2) 495 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 1) 440 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	263 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	1,101 km 684 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	1,101 km 684 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	1,101 km 684 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	1,101 km 684 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	569 hp 424 kW	3.9 s	324 km/h 201 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	495 hp 369 kW	4.2 s	309 km/h 192 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	440 hp 328 kW	4.6 s	296 km/h 184 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 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.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 3)569 hp

Power	569 hp 424 kW
0-100 km/h	3.9 s
Top speed 324 km/h 201 mph

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	510 L 18.0 cu ft
Length	5,194 mm 204.5 in
Height	1,503 mm 59.2 in

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (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	510 L 18.0 cu ft
Length	5,194 mm 204.5 in
Height	1,503 mm 59.2 in

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp

Power	440 hp 328 kW
0-100 km/h	4.6 s
Top speed 296 km/h 184 mph

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	510 L 18.0 cu ft
Length	5,194 mm 204.5 in
Height	1,503 mm 59.2 in

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp

Power	367 hp 274 kW
0-100 km/h	5.1 s
Top speed Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	510 L 18.0 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp

Power	569 hp 424 kW
0-100 km/h	3.9 s
Top speed 324 km/h 201 mph

6.9 L/100 km

34.1 mpg US

40.9 mpg UK

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

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

6.9 L/100 km

34.1 mpg US

40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp

Power	440 hp 328 kW
0-100 km/h	4.6 s
Top speed 296 km/h 184 mph

6.9 L/100 km

34.1 mpg US

40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp

Power	367 hp 274 kW
0-100 km/h	5.1 s
Top speed Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph

6.9 L/100 km

34.1 mpg US

40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 3) 569 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 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK	3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK	4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK	4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 3)569 hp	263 hp/t 196 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 2)495 hp	229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp	204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp	170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp	6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 3)569 hp

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

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d (Stage 1)440 hp

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d367 hp

Power

569 hp

424 kW

495 hp

369 kW

440 hp

328 kW

367 hp

274 kW

Torque

1,200 Nm

885 lb-ft

1,050 Nm

774 lb-ft

938 Nm

691 lb-ft

750 Nm

553 lb-ft

Acceleration

3.9 s

4.2 s

4.6 s

5.1 s

Top speed

324 km/h

201 mph

309 km/h

192 mph

296 km/h

184 mph

Unrestricted

265 km/h165 mph

Restricted

250 km/h155 mph

Lightness

2,160 kg

4,762 lb

2,160 kg

4,762 lb

2,160 kg

4,762 lb

2,160 kg

4,762 lb

Fuel consumption

6.9 L/100 km

34.1 mpg US

40.9 mpg UK

6.9 L/100 km

34.1 mpg US

40.9 mpg UK

6.9 L/100 km

34.1 mpg US

40.9 mpg UK

6.9 L/100 km

34.1 mpg US

40.9 mpg UK

Practicality

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	510 L 18.0 cu ft
Length	5,194 mm 204.5 in
Height	1,503 mm 59.2 in

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	510 L 18.0 cu ft
Length	5,194 mm 204.5 in
Height	1,503 mm 59.2 in

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	510 L 18.0 cu ft
Length	5,194 mm 204.5 in
Height	1,503 mm 59.2 in

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	510 L 18.0 cu ft
Length	5,194 mm 204.5 in
Height	1,503 mm 59.2 in

Range score

1,101 km

684 mi

1,101 km

684 mi

1,101 km

684 mi

1,101 km

684 mi

Trunk score

510 L

18.0 cu ft

510 L

18.0 cu ft

510 L

18.0 cu ft

510 L

18.0 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

263 hp/t

196 kW/t

3.8 kg/hp

229 hp/t

171 kW/t

4.4 kg/hp

204 hp/t

152 kW/t

4.9 kg/hp

170 hp/t

127 kW/t

5.9 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 450d (Stage 3) 569 hp	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 2) 495 hp	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d (Stage 1) 440 hp	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d 367 hp
Consumption	6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK	6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK	6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK	6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	12.08 LC100 km	12.08 LC100 km	12.08 LC100 km	12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	19.43 LC100 mi	19.43 LC100 mi	19.43 LC100 mi	19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal	1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal	1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal	1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	1,811 LC/year	1,811 LC/year	1,811 LC/year	1,811 LC/year