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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 evsMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8

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

S 580 e

449 hp2999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

S 500 V8

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2002

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
  • 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 (W220)S 500 V8
Power
449hp335kW
306hp228kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
2,575kg5,677lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight-
2,380kg5,247lb
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
66.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,966cc303cu in
Length
5,484mm216in
5,038mm198in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
3,396mm134in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
67L
88L
CO2 emissions-
320g/km

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 (W220) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) 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 (W220)S 500 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,250 rpm5,750 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 (W220)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
170 km/h
106 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 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: 143 hp (107 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 (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
2,575 kg
5,677 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 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 (W220)S 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 (W220) S 500 V8: 1.7 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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 (W220) S 500 V8: 4.6 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 (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 (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 (W220)S 500 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 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 (W220)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 (W220)S 500 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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 (W220)S 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.5 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 (W220)S 500 V8
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 eMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)S 500 V8
Power
449 hp
335 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.5 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
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
761 km
473 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
-
320 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 eMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 500 V8
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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