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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 450e

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223)

S 680 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 450e

326 hp2999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    2,290 kg
    5,049 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    267 hp/t
    199 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    495 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
612hp456kW
326hp243kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
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
41.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu 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
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Trunk volume
495L
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 680 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 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)Facelift 2026S 450e4,250-6,100 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,350 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)Facelift 2026S 450e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 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
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
175 km/h
109 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)Facelift 2026S 450e
326 hp
243 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12 has 286 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 680 V12: 286 hp (213 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)Facelift 2026S 450e
540 Nm
398 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)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

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)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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V124.5 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e: 1.2 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)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 680 V12: 5.6 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)S 680 V12
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
539 km
335 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
788 km
490 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)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.

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)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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

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)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

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

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)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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 450e
Power
612 hp
456 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 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
2,290 kg
5,049 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
788 km
490 mi
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 450e
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 286 hp more
  • Has 360 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 130 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 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

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