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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

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

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222)

S 600 V12

530 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017

AMG S 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
530hp395kW
630hp470kW
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,815kg6,206lb
2,625kg5,787lb
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
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,453mm215in
5,051mm199in
Width
1,899mm75in
-
Height
1,498mm59in
-
Wheelbase
3,365mm132in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
274g/km
272g/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) S 600 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V124,900-5,300 rpm4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 654,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
14.3 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
2.4 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 has 100 hp more than Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)S 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12: 0.9 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)S 600 V12
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

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)S 600 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12
530 hp
395 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 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)S 600 V12
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
5,453 mm
214.7 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
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)S 600 V12
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 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)S 600 V12
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.1 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)S 600 V12
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
530 hp
395 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,260 kg
4,982 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,453 mm
214.7 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
Range score
684 km
425 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
274 g/km
272 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 600 V12

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

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
  • Smallest trunk

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