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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) 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 S-class (W223)

S 500

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222)

S 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
Power
435hp324kW
456hp340kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Gross weight
2,810kg6,195lb
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
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,453mm215in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,365mm132in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
550L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
80L
CO2 emissions-
219g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 5005,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
520 Nm
384 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
1,970 kg
4,343 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 5004.9 s
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V85.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: 1.0 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
774 km
481 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
435 hp
324 kW
4.9 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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

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-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.9 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
2,200 kg
4,850 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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
Range score
774 km
481 mi
851 km
529 mi
CO2 score
-
219 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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