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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 evsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 450

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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 (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450

  • Lightest
    1,985 kg
    4,376 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    959 km
    596 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
449hp335kW
367hp274kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,575kg5,677lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight-
2,730kg6,019lb
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
50.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
959km596mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,484mm216in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
3,396mm134in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
320L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
70L
CO2 emissions-
167g/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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450: 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 4505,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,350 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
14.9 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
186 km/h
116 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 82 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: 82 hp (61 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450: 0.1 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: 1.5 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
367 hp
274 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 (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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
367 hp
274 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (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 (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 eMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 450
Power
449 hp
335 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 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
2,575 kg
5,677 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
761 km
473 mi
959 km
596 mi
CO2 score
-
167 g/km
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 450

  • Is 590 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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