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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8vsMercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223)

S 580 V8

503 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223)

S 680 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    717 km
    446 mi
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
Power
503hp375kW
612hp456kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Gross weight
2,820kg6,217lb
2,890kg6,371lb
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
39.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
41.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km446mi
Calculated
539km335mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,179mm204in
5,469mm215in
Width
1,954mm77in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,503mm59in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
3,106mm122in
3,396mm134in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,683mm66in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
535L
495L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
76L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V85,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V125,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
13.1 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12 has 109 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: 109 hp (81 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
2,290 kg
5,049 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)S 580 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
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-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V84.4 s
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V124.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: 0.1 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)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: 3.5 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)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
717 km
446 mi
Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
539 km
335 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8
503 hp
375 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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

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)S 580 V8
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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-Benz S-class (W223) 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)S 580 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.4 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

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)S 580 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 580 V8Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
Power
503 hp
375 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,290 kg
5,049 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
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
Range score
717 km
446 mi
539 km
335 mi
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 580 V8

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 178 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 109 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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