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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) · Facelift 2017 S 560 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 63

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) · Facelift 2017

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017

AMG S 63

612 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    209 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    860 km
    535 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
469hp350kW
612hp456kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,815kg6,206lb
2,635kg5,809lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
427Nm/t285lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,462mm215in
5,051mm199in
Width
1,899mm75in
-
Height
1,498mm59in
-
Wheelbase
3,365mm132in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V85,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 635,500-6,000 rpm2,750-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
12.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: 143 hp (107 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
2,110 kg
4,652 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V84.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 633.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 1.4 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63: 0.8 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
860 km
535 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
792 km
492 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
612 hp
456 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,462 mm
215.0 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-

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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.5 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
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 63
Power
469 hp
350 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,462 mm
215.0 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Range score
860 km
535 mi
792 km
492 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 63

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 79 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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