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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) · Facelift 2017 S 560 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 500

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • 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 economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Power
469hp350kW
435hp324kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,220kg4,894lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,815kg6,206lb
2,810kg6,195lb
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
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
774km481mi
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
1,660mm65in
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
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) S 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500: 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)S 5005,900-6,100 rpm1,800-5,500 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)S 500
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
14.3 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
5.8 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
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 has 34 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) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
520 Nm
384 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 500
1,970 kg
4,343 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 500
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)Facelift 2017S 560 V84.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 5004.9 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 500
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 0.9 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 500
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
860 km
535 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
774 km
481 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 500
435 hp
324 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)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

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 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-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 500
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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)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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (X222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 500
Power
469 hp
350 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 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
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
860 km
535 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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) S 500
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 500

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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