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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223)

S 680 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    942 km
    585 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12

  • 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
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    267 hp/t
    199 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
612hp456kW
330hp246kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,290kg5,049lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,770kg6,107lb
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
41.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
942km585mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,469mm215in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,396mm134in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
495L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
76L
65L

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 680 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V125,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
16.4 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
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
612 hp
456 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
330 hp
246 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12 has 282 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: 282 hp (210 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
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)S 680 V12
2,290 kg
5,049 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
1,995 kg
4,398 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)S 680 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
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 Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d: 0.9 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)S 680 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: 7.2 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)S 680 V12
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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)S 680 V12
539 km
335 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
942 km
585 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
612 hp
456 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
330 hp
246 kW
5.4 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)S 680 V12
Power
612 hp
456 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
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
5,469 mm
215.3 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 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)S 680 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 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)S 680 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.4 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)S 680 V12
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
612 hp
456 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,290 kg
5,049 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
5,469 mm
215.3 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
942 km
585 mi
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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) S 680 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12

  • Has 282 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 102 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) S 400d

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Uses 7.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 403 km (250 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 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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