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

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

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 450e

299 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026

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
  • Lightest
    2,220 kg
    4,894 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
Power
469hp350kW
299hp223kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Gross weight
2,815kg6,206lb
3,035kg6,691lb
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
64.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg 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
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
7,444km4,626mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,462mm215in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,365mm132in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
350L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
67L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
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Performance charts

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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)S 450e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
18.6 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
174 km/h
108 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 170 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 170 hp (127 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
2,220 kg
4,894 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
2,335 kg
5,148 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)S 450e
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e: 1.0 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 8.4 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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)S 450e
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 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)S 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 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)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)S 450e
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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)S 450e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.9 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)S 450e
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 450e
Power
469 hp
350 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.9 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
2,335 kg
5,148 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
860 km
535 mi
7,444 km
4,626 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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) S 450e
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km1.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi2.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal135 L36 US gal30 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year236.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 450e

  • Uses 8.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6,584 km (4,091 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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