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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) · Facelift 2017 S 560 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) · Facelift 2017

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    469 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    860 km
    535 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
469hp350kW
381hp284kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Gross weight
2,815kg6,206lb
2,825kg6,228lb
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
49.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
854km531mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,462mm215in
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
1,688mm66in
Trunk volume
500L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
76L
CO2 emissions
209g/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) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V85,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 4505,000-6,100 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
15.0 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
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 has 88 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 88 hp (66 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 (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
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

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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
5,462 mm
215.0 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
381 hp
284 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
530 L
18.7 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.9 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
469 hp
350 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,462 mm
215.0 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
860 km
535 mi
854 km
531 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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