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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 580evsMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 580e

449 hp2999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223)

S 580 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8

  • Most powerful
    503 hp
    375 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,215 kg
    4,883 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    770 km
    479 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580eMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
Power
449hp335kW
503hp375kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Gross weight
3,050kg6,724lb
2,910kg6,415lb
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
46.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
770km479mi
Calculated
697km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,194mm204in
5,469mm215in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,396mm134in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,683mm66in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
345L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
67L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580eMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e5,500-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V85,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580eMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
14.3 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8 has 54 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8: 54 hp (40 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-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
2,420 kg
5,335 lb
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
2,215 kg
4,883 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 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

Although Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8: 0.4 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8: 2.2 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
449 hp
335 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,469 mm
215.3 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 580e
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 580eMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 580 V8
Power
449 hp
335 kW
503 hp
375 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 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
2,420 kg
5,335 lb
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,469 mm
215.3 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
770 km
479 mi
697 km
433 mi
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580eMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 580e

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 580 V8

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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