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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    942 km
    585 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

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
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 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)S 400d
Power
456hp340kW
330hp246kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,145kg4,729lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,795kg6,162lb
2,770kg6,107lb
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
50.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
942km585mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,453mm215in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,365mm132in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
65L
CO2 emissions
207g/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) S 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d: 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)S 400d3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 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)S 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
16.4 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
181 km/h
113 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)S 400d
330 hp
246 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8 has 126 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: 126 hp (94 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)S 400d
700 Nm
516 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
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
1,995 kg
4,398 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)S 400d
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)S 400d5.4 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) S 400d: 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 (X222)S 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
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) S 400d and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8: 2.0 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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
899 km
559 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
942 km
585 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)S 400d
330 hp
246 kW
5.4 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)S 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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

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
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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 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-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)S 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.4 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
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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)S 400d
Power
456 hp
340 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
942 km
585 mi
CO2 score
207 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 Maybach S-class (X222) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 126 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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