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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450d

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
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d

  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,160 kg
    4,762 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,101 km
    684 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
Power
456hp340kW
367hp274kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,795kg6,162lb
2,890kg6,371lb
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
51.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
1,101km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
5,453mm215in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,365mm132in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,683mm66in
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
76L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
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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 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d4,000 rpm1,350-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
15.8 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8 has 89 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: 89 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
750 Nm
553 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)S 500 V8
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
2,160 kg
4,762 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 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V85.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d: 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 (X222)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: 2.5 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)S 500 V8
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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)S 500 V8
851 km
529 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
1,101 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 (X222)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d 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 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.1 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 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450d
Power
456 hp
340 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
851 km
529 mi
1,101 km
684 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 250 km (156 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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