Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026
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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 evsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994
S 500 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful449 hp335 kW
- Highest torque560 Nm413 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight174 hp/t130 kW/t5.7 kg/hp
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score75/100
- Best economy score83/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
- Lightest2,000 kg4,409 lb
- Largest trunk525 L
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e | Mercedes-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 e: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e | 5,500-6,100 rpm | 2,200-5,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e | Mercedes-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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e | 449 hp 335 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 320 hp 239 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e | 2,575 kg 5,677 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 2,000 kg 4,409 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 7.3 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e |
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| Consumption | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,310 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
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8
- Is 575 kg lighter
- Has 205 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
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