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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

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

S 580 V8

537 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 580 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp

  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    717 km
    446 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
Power
537hp400kW
503hp375kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,895kg6,382lb
2,820kg6,217lb
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
38.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
39.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
717km446mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu 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
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,683mm66in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
535L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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 580 V8 537 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 537 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8537 hp5,500-6,100 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp5,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
12.6 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
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8537 hp
537 hp
400 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
503 hp
375 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 537 hp has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 537 hp: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8537 hp
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
700 Nm
516 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 580 V8537 hp
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
2,020 kg
4,453 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 580 V8537 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 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 580 V8537 hp4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp4.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 537 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 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 580 V8537 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 537 hp: 0.6 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 580 V8537 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 580 V8537 hp
679 km
422 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
717 km
446 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8537 hp
537 hp
400 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
503 hp
375 kW
4.4 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 580 V8537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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 580 V8503 hp
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 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 580 V8537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 537 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 580 V8537 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.4 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 580 V8537 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8537 hpMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
503 hp
375 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
717 km
446 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 580 V8 537 hpMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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