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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 evsMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 600 V12

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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 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • 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 600 V12
Power
449hp335kW
394hp294kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight-
2,710kg5,975lb
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
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
592km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,987cc365cu 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 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 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 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 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 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
20.2 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
169 km/h
105 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 55 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: 55 hp (41 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 600 V12
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 600 V12: 1.8 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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12: 8.1 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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 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 (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 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 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 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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

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 (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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e 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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
6.6 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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 eMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 600 V12
Power
449 hp
335 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.6 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
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
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
592 km
368 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
181 hp/t
135 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 (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 eMercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 170 km (105 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 600 V12

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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