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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 evsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 V8

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026

S 580 e

449 hp2999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    449 hp
    335 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 eMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
449hp335kW
320hp239kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight-
2,650kg5,842lb
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
52.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
5,484mm216in
5,113mm201in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
3,396mm134in
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
525L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
67L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 eMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e5,500-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 eMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e has 129 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: 129 hp (96 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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 2.5 s.

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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
449 hp
335 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,484 mm
215.9 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 eMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
449 hp
335 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,575 kg
5,677 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
5,484 mm
215.9 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
761 km
473 mi
-
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e

  • Has 129 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 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

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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