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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

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

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 500

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    449 hp
    335 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    531 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 435 hp

  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
Power
449hp335kW
435hp324kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,835kg6,250lb
2,810kg6,195lb
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
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
774km481mi
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
1,660mm65in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
65L

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 500 449 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 435 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 435 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp5,500-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp5,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
14.3 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
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 435 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 435 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
520 Nm
384 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 500449 hp
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
1,970 kg
4,343 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 500449 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 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 500449 hp4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 435 hp: 0.4 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 500449 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 435 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp: 0.5 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 500449 hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 500449 hp
854 km
531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp
449 hp
335 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
435 hp
324 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 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 500449 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500435 hp
Power
449 hp
335 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
854 km
531 mi
774 km
481 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 500 449 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 435 hp
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 80 km (50 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 435 hp

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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