Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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S 580 V8 (Stage 2)
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S 580 V8 (Stage 1)
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)
S 580 V8
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 3) 754 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.4 s
- Fastest top speed390 km/h242 mph
- Most powerful754 hp563 kW
- Highest torque1,085 Nm800 lb-ft
- Lightest2,020 kg4,453 lb
- Best power-to-weight374 hp/t279 kW/t2.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range717 km446 mi
- Largest trunk535 L
- Best overall score89/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score78/100
- Best practicality score81/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp |
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| Power | 754hp563kW+251 hp | 654hp488kW+151 hp | 594hp443kW+91 hp | 503hp375kW |
| Torque | 1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm | 945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm | 854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,020kg4,453lb |
| Gross weight | 2,820kg6,217lb | 2,820kg6,217lb | 2,820kg6,217lb | 2,820kg6,217lb |
| Top speed | 390 km/h 242 mph | 371 km/h 231 mph | 358 km/h 222 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 41.5s99% target: 386 km/h / 240 mph+1.8 s Calculated | 45.0s99% target: 367 km/h / 228 mph+5.2 s Calculated | 47.9s99% target: 354 km/h / 220 mph+8.2 s Calculated | 39.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4s-1.0 s | 3.7s-0.7 s | 4.0s-0.4 s | 4.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 7.7s-5.0 s Calculated | 8.6s-4.0 s Calculated | 9.4s-3.2 s Calculated | 12.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3s-0.9 s Calculated | 3.6s-0.6 s Calculated | 3.8s-0.4 s Calculated | 4.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK | 15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK | 15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK | 15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.4s-1.8 s Calculated | 11.0s-1.3 s Calculated | 11.3s-0.9 s Calculated | 12.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 374hp/t279kW/t169hp/1000 lb Calculated | 324hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb Calculated | 294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb Calculated | 249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 537Nm/t359lb-ft/ton Calculated | 468Nm/t313lb-ft/ton Calculated | 423Nm/t283lb-ft/ton Calculated | 347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 717km446mi Calculated | 717km446mi Calculated | 717km446mi Calculated | 717km446mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,982cc243cu in | 3,982cc243cu in | 3,982cc243cu in | 3,982cc243cu in |
| Length | 5,179mm204in | 5,179mm204in | 5,179mm204in | 5,179mm204in |
| Width | 1,954mm77in | 1,954mm77in | 1,954mm77in | 1,954mm77in |
| Height | 1,503mm59in | 1,503mm59in | 1,503mm59in | 1,503mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,106mm122in | 3,106mm122in | 3,106mm122in | 3,106mm122in |
| Front track | 1,655mm65in | 1,655mm65in | 1,655mm65in | 1,655mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,683mm66in | 1,683mm66in | 1,683mm66in | 1,683mm66in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 535L | 535L | 535L | 535L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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) S 580 V8 (Stage 3) 754 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 2) 654 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 1) 594 hp: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 5,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 5,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 5,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp | 5,000 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.3 s | 3.6 s | 3.8 s | 4.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.4 s | 3.7 s | 4.0 s | 4.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 7.7 s | 8.6 s | 9.4 s | 12.6 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 17.1 s | 21.0 s | 24.8 s | - |
| Top speed | 390 km/h 242 mph | 371 km/h 231 mph | 358 km/h 222 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 | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.2 s | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.2 s | 7.5 s | 7.7 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.0 s | 9.4 s | 9.7 s | 10.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.4 s | 11.0 s | 11.3 s | 12.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 248 km/h 154 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | 226 km/h 140 mph | 197 km/h 122 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 754 hp 563 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 654 hp 488 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 594 hp 443 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp | 503 hp 375 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 3) 754 hp has 251 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) S 580 V8 (Stage 3) 754 hp: 251 hp (188 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 1,085 Nm 800 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 945 Nm 697 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 854 Nm 630 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 2,020 kg 4,453 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 390 km/h 242 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 371 km/h 231 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 358 km/h 222 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
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 3) 754 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp: 1.0 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 2) 654 hp and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 1) 594 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 374 hp/t 279 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 324 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 294 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 717 km 446 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 717 km 446 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 717 km 446 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 754 hp 563 kW | 3.4 s | 390 km/h 242 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 654 hp 488 kW | 3.7 s | 371 km/h 231 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 594 hp 443 kW | 4.0 s | 358 km/h 222 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.
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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 | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp |
| 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp |
| 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp |
| 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp |
| 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 3) 754 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | 3.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | 374 hp/t 279 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | 324 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | 294 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 3)754 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 2)654 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8 (Stage 1)594 hp | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8503 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 754 hp 563 kW | 654 hp 488 kW | 594 hp 443 kW | 503 hp 375 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,085 Nm 800 lb-ft | 945 Nm 697 lb-ft | 854 Nm 630 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.4 s | 3.7 s | 4.0 s | 4.4 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 390 km/h 242 mph | 371 km/h 231 mph | 358 km/h 222 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | 2,020 kg 4,453 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 717 km 446 mi | 717 km 446 mi | 717 km 446 mi | 717 km 446 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 535 L 18.9 cu ft | 535 L 18.9 cu ft | 535 L 18.9 cu ft | 535 L 18.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 374 hp/t 279 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 324 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 294 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 249 hp/t 186 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 3) 754 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 2) 654 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 1) 594 hp | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 503 hp |
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| Consumption | 10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK | 10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK | 10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK | 10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.55 LC100 km | 18.55 LC100 km | 18.55 LC100 km | 18.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 29.85 LC100 mi | 29.85 LC100 mi | 29.85 LC100 mi | 29.85 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal | 1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal | 1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal | 1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,783 LC/year | 2,783 LC/year | 2,783 LC/year | 2,783 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 3) 754 hp
- Has 101 hp more
- Has 140 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 (Stage 2) 654 hp
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