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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) · Facelift 2026 S 580 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450

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

S 580 V8

537 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    537 hp
    400 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450

  • Lightest
    2,090 kg
    4,608 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    531 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
537hp400kW
381hp284kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Gross weight-
2,825kg6,228lb
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
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km411mi
Calculated
854km531mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,484mm216in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,396mm134in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,688mm66in
Trunk volume
500L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
76L
76L

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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450: 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 4505,000-6,100 rpm2,000-4,500 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 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
15.0 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
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
186 km/h
116 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8 has 156 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8: 156 hp (116 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
560 Nm
413 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
2,090 kg
4,608 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 4504.9 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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450: 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 S 580 V8: 2.6 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
854 km
531 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
381 hp
284 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 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) Facelift 2026 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-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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 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 (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)Facelift 2026S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450
Power
537 hp
400 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 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
2,340 kg
5,159 lb
2,090 kg
4,608 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
661 km
411 mi
854 km
531 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
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 156 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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