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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 680 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026

S 680 V8

612 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

AMG S 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
612hp456kW
630hp470kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight-
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
37.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
361Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
459Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,484mm216in
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
Trunk volume
480L
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) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8: 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)Facelift 2026S 680 V85,500-6,100 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,350 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)Facelift 2026S 680 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 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
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8 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

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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
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

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12: 0.1 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)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
612 hp
456 kW
4.0 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)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
5,484 mm
215.9 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)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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)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 Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8 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)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
4.0 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)Facelift 2026S 680 V8
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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)Facelift 2026S 680 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 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
2,355 kg
5,192 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
5,484 mm
215.9 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
650 km
404 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 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 (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) AMG S 65 V12
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 (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 680 V8

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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