Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223)
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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450e
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026
S 450e
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful503 hp375 kW
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Lightest2,215 kg4,883 lb
- Best power-to-weight227 hp/t169 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk505 L
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score82/100
- Best practicality score72/100
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range788 km490 mi
- Best economy score84/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e |
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| Power | 503hp375kW | 326hp243kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | 540Nm398lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,215kg4,883lb | 2,370kg5,225lb |
| Gross weight | 2,910kg6,415lb | 3,050kg6,724lb |
| 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 | 47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 5.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.3s Calculated | 18.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 5.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 13.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton Calculated | 228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 697km433mi Calculated | 788km490mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,982cc243cu in | 2,999cc183cu in |
| Length | 5,469mm215in | 5,194mm204in |
| Width | 1,921mm76in | 1,921mm76in |
| Height | 1,510mm59in | 1,503mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,396mm134in | 3,106mm122in |
| Front track | 1,655mm65in | 1,655mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,683mm66in | 1,651mm65in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | - |
| Trunk volume | 505L | 345L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 76L | 67L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 4,250-6,100 rpm | 2,200-4,250 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 5.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.3 s | 18.2 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 | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 13.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 117 mph | 175 km/h 109 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | 503 hp 375 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 326 hp 243 kW |
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8 has 177 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8: 177 hp (132 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | 2,215 kg 4,883 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 2,370 kg 5,225 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)S 580 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 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)S 580 V8 | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 5.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 0.9 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8: 2.4 L/100 km.
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)S 580 V8 | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | 697 km 433 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 788 km 490 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | 503 hp 375 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 326 hp 243 kW | 5.7 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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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 |
| 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e |
| 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | 138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 503 hp 375 kW | 326 hp 243 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 5.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,215 kg 4,883 lb | 2,370 kg 5,225 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 697 km 433 mi | 788 km 490 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | 345 L 12.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8 | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e |
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| Consumption | 10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK | 8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.08 LC100 km | 14.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.70 LC100 mi | 23.94 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal | 1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,861 LC/year | 2,231 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8
- Has 177 hp more
- Has 160 Nm more
- Is 155 kg lighter
- Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 90 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 160 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e
- Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 91 km (57 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
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