Mercedes Maybach S-Class

Which Mercedes Maybach S-Class Version Should You Buy?

The Mercedes Maybach S-Class catalogue contains four data sets representing two generations and their restylings. The first generation spans 2014–2017, followed by a 2017–2020 restyling; both are listed as Limousine models. The second generation began in 2021 as a Sedan Long, while its 2026 restyling is listed as a Sedan.

The Mercedes Maybach S-Class catalogue contains four data sets representing two generations and their restylings. The first generation spans 2014–2017, followed by a 2017–2020 restyling; both are listed as Limousine models. The second generation began in 2021 as a Sedan Long, while its 2026 restyling is listed as a Sedan. Choosing between them comes down to priorities: the S580e 3.0 has the lowest measured combined consumption at 1.5, the 2026 S680 4.0 AT records the quickest 0–100 km/h time at 4 seconds, and the S680 Haute Voiture 4Matic produces the highest torque at 1019 Nm.

Mercedes Maybach S-Class generations: what changed?

The first-generation 2014–2017 Limousine offers six catalogue entries: S600 6.0 AT, S600 Guard 6.0 AT, S400 3.0 AT 4Matic, S500 4.7 AT 4Matic, another S600 6.0 AT, and S500 4.7 AT. The selection covers 2996–5980 cc, 333–530 hp, RWD or AWD, and Automatic gearboxes with either 7 or 9 gears. The S600 Guard 6.0 AT is distinguished by its measured 160 km/h maximum speed, but its acceleration, consumption, weight, and ground-clearance figures are not measured.

The first-generation 2017–2020 restyling contains seven entries: three specifications named S650 6.0 AT, plus S450 3.0 AT 4Matic, S600 6.0 AT, S560 4.0 AT, and S560 4.0 AT 4Matic. Output ranges from 367 to 630 hp. Compared with the preceding range, the smaller engine grows from 2996 cc and 333 hp in S400 3.0 AT 4Matic form to 2996 cc and 367 hp in the S450 3.0 AT 4Matic—a gain of 34 hp with unchanged displacement.

The second-generation Sedan Long began in 2021 and has four versions: S680 Haute Voiture 4Matic, S580e 3.0, S580 4Matic, and S680 4Matic. It adds a Plug-in choice alongside the Gasoline versions. Three use AWD, while the S580e 3.0 uses RWD. Every version has a 9-gear Automatic transmission and Independent, pneumatic suspension at both ends.

The second-generation restyling began in 2026 as a Sedan with two versions, S580 4.0 AT and S680 4.0 AT. Both use a 3982 cc Gasoline V-shaped 8-cylinder Turbo engine, a 9-gear Automatic transmission, and AWD. Relative to the previous S580 4Matic, the S580 4.0 AT rises from 503 to 537 hp and from 700 to 750 Nm. The restyled S680 4.0 AT retains the earlier S680 4Matic’s 612 hp but uses 3982 rather than 5980 cc and produces 850 rather than 1000 Nm.

Mercedes Maybach S-Class engine and horsepower specs

Repeated names below are separated by power or performance where the database provides different specifications.

Power per litre clarifies how the engines differ. The 2014–2017 S400 3.0 AT 4Matic produces approximately 111 hp per litre, while the restyled S450 3.0 AT 4Matic reaches approximately 123 hp per litre. The 2017–2020 S560 4.0 AT and S560 4.0 AT 4Matic each make approximately 118 hp per litre. The second-generation S580e 3.0 reaches approximately 170 hp per litre, and the 2026 S680 4.0 AT delivers approximately 154 hp per litre.

Performance and fuel economy

The quickest measured choice is the S680 4.0 AT at 4 seconds, followed by the 4.1-second S650 6.0 AT specification. The S580e 3.0 is 1.1 seconds slower than the S680 4.0 AT but records combined consumption of 1.5 versus 11.7. Consumption units are not supplied in the data, so the figures are reproduced without assigning mpg or another unit.

Within the 2017–2020 restyling, S560 4.0 AT and S560 4.0 AT 4Matic both take 4.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The RWD version records 12.3 city and 7.5 highway, while the AWD version records 14.4 city and 8.1 highway. Their listed combined figures move in the opposite direction—9.3 for RWD and 8.9 for AWD—so buyers should treat each database figure independently rather than deriving one from the others.

Mercedes Maybach S-Class weight, clearance, tank, and wheels

The lightest version with measured kerb weight is the 2014–2017 S400 3.0 AT 4Matic at 2015 kg. Its weight-to-power figure is approximately 6.05 kg per hp. The 2017–2020 S650 6.0 AT with a 2285 kg kerb weight improves that ratio to approximately 3.63 kg per hp, while the 2026 S680 4.0 AT records approximately 3.85 kg per hp at 2355 kg.

Exterior length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured for every version in the supplied data. Accordingly, no Mercedes Maybach S-Class dimensions or length-in-feet figure can be stated from this catalogue.

Which Mercedes Maybach S-Class version should you choose?

Choose S580e 3.0 when the lowest measured combined consumption matters most. Its 510 hp and 750 Nm exceed the S580 4Matic by 7 hp and 50 Nm, although its 5.1-second acceleration time is 0.3 seconds slower. It is also 95 kg heavier and carries a 67-unit tank rather than 76.

Choose S580 4Matic for the more moderate second-generation Gasoline specification. It provides 503 hp, 700 Nm, AWD, a 4.8-second acceleration time, and combined consumption of 10.2. The S680 4Matic adds 109 hp and 300 Nm, cuts 0.3 seconds from the acceleration time, and raises combined consumption by 3.1.

Choose the 2026 S580 4.0 AT if you want the restyled range without selecting its highest-output version. It produces 537 hp and 750 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, and records combined consumption of 11.5. The S680 4.0 AT adds 75 hp and 100 Nm, cuts the sprint by 0.5 seconds, and increases measured combined consumption by 0.2.

Among the 2017–2020 cars, S560 4.0 AT and S560 4.0 AT 4Matic make the clearest like-for-like choice: both have 469 hp, 700 Nm, 3982 cc, and a 4.9-second acceleration time. AWD adds 45 kg, while RWD is lighter. The appropriate selection therefore depends principally on preferred drive type rather than measured straight-line performance.

For maximum measured torque, choose S680 Haute Voiture 4Matic with 1019 Nm. For maximum measured power, it shares the catalogue lead at 630 hp with the S650 6.0 AT entries. No price, interior specification, reliability record, or problems data is supplied, so those factors—and any claim about whether the extra purchase cost is worthwhile—cannot be evaluated from this data.