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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

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

S 580 V8

537 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Lightest
    1,975 kg
    4,354 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    230 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    860 km
    535 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
537hp400kW
455hp339kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,340kg5,159lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight-
2,715kg5,986lb
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
44.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t172kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km411mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,484mm216in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,396mm134in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
76L
80L

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 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V85,500-6,100 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 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 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
14.1 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
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
537 hp
400 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 has 82 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 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 V8
2,340 kg
5,159 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
1,975 kg
4,354 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 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: 0.3 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 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
661 km
411 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
860 km
535 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 V8
537 hp
400 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,484 mm
215.9 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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 V8
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
537 hp
400 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 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
2,340 kg
5,159 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,484 mm
215.9 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
661 km
411 mi
860 km
535 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
230 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 199 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 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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