Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223)

S 680 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

AMG S 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,180 kg
    4,806 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
612hp456kW
630hp470kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
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
41.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,469mm215in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
3,396mm134in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
495L
350L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
76L
80L
CO2 emissions-
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 (Z223) S 680 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V125,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V124,800-5,400 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 (Z223)S 680 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
14.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
612 hp
456 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
2,290 kg
5,049 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
2,180 kg
4,806 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 (Z223)S 680 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 (Z223)S 680 V124.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V124.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: 2.1 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 (Z223)S 680 V12
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
539 km
335 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
612 hp
456 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 (Z223)S 680 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
5,469 mm
215.3 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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) AMG S 65 V12 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 (Z223)S 680 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 (Z223)S 680 V12
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 (Z223)S 680 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 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
2,290 kg
5,049 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
5,469 mm
215.3 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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 (Z223) S 680 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 km (79 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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