Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)
S 500
455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500vsMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8
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 500 V8
456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Lightest1,920 kg4,233 lb
- Best power-to-weight237 hp/t177 kW/t4.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions213 g/km
- Best estimated range879 km546 mi
- Largest trunk510 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score81/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score72/100
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8
- Most powerful456 hp340 kW
- Lowest city consumption12.4 L/100 km19.0 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 455hp339kW | 456hp340kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,920kg4,233lb | 2,200kg4,850lb |
| Gross weight | 2,695kg5,941lb | 2,795kg6,162lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 44.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 51.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.9s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 4.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK | 12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated | 207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton Calculated | 318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 879km546mi Calculated | 851km529mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,663cc285cu in | 4,663cc285cu in |
| Length | 5,116mm201in | 5,453mm215in |
| Width | 1,799mm71in | 1,899mm75in |
| Height | 1,496mm59in | 1,498mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,035mm119in | 3,365mm132in |
| Front track | 1,624mm64in | 1,634mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,637mm64in | 1,632mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 510L | 500L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 80L |
| CO2 emissions | 213g/km | 219g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 5,250-5,500 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 5,250-5,500 rpm | 1,800-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 5.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.9 s | 15.2 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 8.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 191 km/h 119 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 455 hp 339 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 456 hp 340 kW |
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8 has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: 1 hp (1 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 2,200 kg 4,850 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 5.0 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 237 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 207 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 879 km 546 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 851 km 529 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 455 hp 339 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 456 hp 340 kW | 5.0 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 (W222)S 500 |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 5.0 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 (W222)S 500 | 237 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | 207 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 | Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 455 hp 339 kW | 456 hp 340 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 5.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb | 2,200 kg 4,850 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 879 km 546 mi | 851 km 529 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 213 g/km | 219 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 510 L 18.0 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 237 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 207 hp/t 155 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 | Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8 |
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| Consumption | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 16.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,389 LC/year | 2,468 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500
- Is 280 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
- Has 10 L more trunk volume
- Emits 6 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8
- Has 1 hp more
Pros
- Most powerful
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
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