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

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

S 450e

326 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450e

299 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e 326 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e 299 hp

  • Lightest
    2,335 kg
    5,148 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.9 L/100 km
    261.3 mpg US
    313.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    7,444 km
    4,626 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e326 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
Power
326hp243kW
299hp223kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Gross weight
3,050kg6,724lb
3,035kg6,691lb
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
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
7,444km4,626mi
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
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
345L
350L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
67L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e326 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
18.6 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e326 hp
326 hp
243 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
299 hp
223 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e 326 hp has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e 299 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e 299 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e 326 hp: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e326 hp
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
450 Nm
332 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 450e326 hp
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
2,335 kg
5,148 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 450e326 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 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 450e326 hp5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e 326 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e 299 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 450e326 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e 299 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e 326 hp: 7.6 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 450e326 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 450e326 hp
788 km
490 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
7,444 km
4,626 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e326 hp
326 hp
243 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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 450e326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e 299 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 450e326 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.9 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
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e326 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e326 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e299 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
788 km
490 mi
7,444 km
4,626 mi
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 450e 326 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e 299 hp
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km1.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi2.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal135 L36 US gal30 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year236.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e 326 hp

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e 299 hp

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6,656 km (4,136 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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