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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 500

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 500 (Stage 3)

673 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

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

S 500 (Stage 2)

584 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

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

S 500 (Stage 1)

530 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

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

S 500

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 3) 673 hp

Quickest 0-100 km/h
3.5 s
Fastest top speed
344 km/h
214 mph
Most powerful
673 hp
502 kW
Highest torque
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
Lightest
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Best power-to-weight
321 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 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
92/100
Best economy score
83/100
Best practicality score
77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp
Power	673hp502kW+224 hp	584hp435kW+135 hp	530hp395kW+81 hp	449hp335kW
Torque	930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm	810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm	732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm	600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight	2,100kg4,630lb	2,100kg4,630lb	2,100kg4,630lb	2,100kg4,630lb
Gross weight	2,835kg6,250lb	2,835kg6,250lb	2,835kg6,250lb	2,835kg6,250lb
Top speed	344 km/h 214 mph +79 km/h	327 km/h 203 mph +62 km/h	316 km/h 196 mph +51 km/h	Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	40.6s99% target: 341 km/h / 212 mph-4.0 s Calculated	44.6s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph Calculated	47.3s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph+2.7 s Calculated	44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	3.5s-1.0 s	3.8s-0.7 s	4.1s-0.4 s	4.5s
0-200 km/h	8.4s-5.1 s Calculated	9.6s-3.9 s Calculated	10.5s-2.9 s Calculated	13.5s Calculated
0-60 mph	3.4s-0.9 s Calculated	3.7s-0.6 s Calculated	3.9s-0.4 s Calculated	4.3s 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	10.8s-1.6 s Calculated	11.3s-1.1 s Calculated	11.6s-0.7 s Calculated	12.4s Calculated
Power-to-weight	321hp/t239kW/t145hp/1000 lb Calculated	278hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb Calculated	252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated	214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	443Nm/t296lb-ft/ton Calculated	386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton Calculated	349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton Calculated	286Nm/t191lb-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 500 (Stage 3) 673 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 2) 584 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 1) 530 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hpPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	5,500-6,100 rpm	2,200-5,000 rpm	6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	5,500-6,100 rpm	2,200-5,000 rpm	6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	5,500-6,100 rpm	2,200-5,000 rpm	6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp	5,500-6,100 rpm	2,200-5,000 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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	3.4 s	3.7 s	3.9 s	4.3 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	3.5 s	3.8 s	4.1 s	4.5 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	8.4 s	9.6 s	10.5 s	13.5 s
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h	24.9 s	40.4 s	-	-
Top speed	344 km/h 214 mph	327 km/h 203 mph	316 km/h 196 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	2.2 s
330 ft 101 m	5.0 s	5.2 s	5.4 s	5.6 s
1/8 mile 201 m	7.3 s	7.6 s	7.8 s	8.2 s
1000 ft 305 m	9.2 s	9.6 s	9.9 s	10.5 s
1/4 mile 402 m	10.8 s	11.3 s	11.6 s	12.4 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	233 km/h 145 mph	220 km/h 137 mph	212 km/h 132 mph	192 km/h 120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	673 hp 502 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	584 hp 435 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	530 hp 395 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp	449 hp 335 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 3) 673 hp has 224 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 3) 673 hp: 224 hp (167 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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	930 Nm 686 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	810 Nm 597 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	732 Nm 540 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp	600 Nm 443 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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	2,100 kg 4,630 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	2,100 kg 4,630 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	2,100 kg 4,630 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp	2,100 kg 4,630 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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	344 km/h 214 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	327 km/h 203 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	316 km/h 196 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp	4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 3) 673 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 2) 584 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 1) 530 hp, separated by only 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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	321 hp/t 239 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	278 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp	214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	854 km 531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	854 km 531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	854 km 531 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	673 hp 502 kW	3.5 s	344 km/h 214 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	584 hp 435 kW	3.8 s	327 km/h 203 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	530 hp 395 kW	4.1 s	316 km/h 196 mph
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

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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp

Power	673 hp 502 kW
0-100 km/h	3.5 s
Top speed 344 km/h 214 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 500 (Stage 2)584 hp

Power	584 hp 435 kW
0-100 km/h	3.8 s
Top speed 327 km/h 203 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 500 (Stage 1)530 hp

Power	530 hp 395 kW
0-100 km/h	4.1 s
Top speed 316 km/h 196 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 500449 hp

Power	449 hp 335 kW
0-100 km/h	4.5 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

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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp

Power	673 hp 502 kW
0-100 km/h	3.5 s
Top speed 344 km/h 214 mph

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp

Power	584 hp 435 kW
0-100 km/h	3.8 s
Top speed 327 km/h 203 mph

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp

Power	530 hp 395 kW
0-100 km/h	4.1 s
Top speed 316 km/h 196 mph

8.9 L/100 km

26.4 mpg US

31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp

Power	449 hp 335 kW
0-100 km/h	4.5 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-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 3) 673 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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK	3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK	3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK	4.1 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

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 500 (Stage 3)673 hp	321 hp/t 239 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp	278 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp	252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp	8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 3)673 hp

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 2)584 hp

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500 (Stage 1)530 hp

Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 500449 hp

Power

673 hp

502 kW

584 hp

435 kW

530 hp

395 kW

449 hp

335 kW

Torque

930 Nm

686 lb-ft

810 Nm

597 lb-ft

732 Nm

540 lb-ft

600 Nm

443 lb-ft

Acceleration

3.5 s

3.8 s

4.1 s

4.5 s

Top speed

344 km/h

214 mph

327 km/h

203 mph

316 km/h

196 mph

Unrestricted

265 km/h165 mph

Restricted

250 km/h155 mph

Lightness

2,100 kg

4,630 lb

2,100 kg

4,630 lb

2,100 kg

4,630 lb

2,100 kg

4,630 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

321 hp/t

239 kW/t

3.1 kg/hp

278 hp/t

207 kW/t

3.6 kg/hp

252 hp/t

188 kW/t

4.0 kg/hp

214 hp/t

159 kW/t

4.7 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 500 (Stage 3) 673 hp	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 2) 584 hp	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 (Stage 1) 530 hp	Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 500 449 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