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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12vsRolls-Royce Ghost I · Facelift 2014 6.6 V12

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
VS

Rolls-Royce Ghost I · Facelift 2014

6.6 V12

612 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2020

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.6 L/100 km
    11.4 mpg US
    13.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    495 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
612hp456kW
612hp456kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
840Nm620lb-ft
Curb weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,940kg6,482lb
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
52.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
5,469mm215in
5,399mm213in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
3,396mm134in
3,295mm130in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,683mm66in
1,660mm65in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
495L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
76L
82L
CO2 emissions-
333g/km

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 V12Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V125,250 rpm1,650-5,000 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
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
13.1 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 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
12.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
186 km/h
115 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
612 hp
456 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
840 Nm
620 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
2,490 kg
5,490 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V124.5 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V124.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 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)S 680 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (Z223) S 680 V12 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12: 0.5 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-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
562 km
349 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
612 hp
456 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)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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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)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
Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach S-class (Z223)S 680 V12Rolls-RoyceGhost IFacelift 20146.6 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 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
2,290 kg
5,049 lb
2,490 kg
5,490 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
562 km
349 mi
CO2 score
-
333 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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 V12Rolls-Royce Ghost I Facelift 2014 6.6 V12
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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