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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 560 V8vsMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 e

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020
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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026

S 580 e

449 hp2999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    469 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    976 km
    606 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
Power
469hp350kW
449hp335kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,575kg5,677lb
Gross weight
2,745kg6,052lb
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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
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
976km606mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,484mm216in
Width
1,905mm75in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,396mm134in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,683mm66in
Trunk volume
530L
320L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
67L
CO2 emissions
186g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V85,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e5,500-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 20 hp (15 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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
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 S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: 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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e: 0.6 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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
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

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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.7 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

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-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 e
Power
469 hp
350 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
2,575 kg
5,677 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
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
Range score
976 km
606 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
186 g/km
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Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 e
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 605 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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