The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 7G-TRONIC (05 - 09) vs. Maybach 62 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 95,600
€ 473,900
€ 95,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 473,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 42.7 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Maybach 62.
Mercedes S 500
Maybach 62
58
73.7
83.5
61.9
78
85.8
73.7 in
Width
78 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
58 in
Height
61.9 in
119.5
200
150.7
242.7
200 in
Length
242.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
150.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Maybach 62
4277 lb
Curb Weight
6294 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7452 lb
Weight Difference:
2017 lb
32.05 %
General
Mercedes S 500
Maybach 62
W221
Generation
W240
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Maybach 62
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
542 hp
Maybach 62
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Maybach 62
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Maybach 62
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 62
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.17 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
Maybach 62
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Maybach 62
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes S 500
20 mpg
16 mpg
Maybach 62
14 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
478 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes S 500
478 mi
455 mi
Maybach 62
Environmental Impact
221.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
284.2 kWh
Mercedes S 500
221.6 kWh
284.2 kWh
Maybach 62
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
563 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Maybach 62
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
