The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Maybach 57 S Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 99,700
€ 443,900
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 443,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 24.9 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Maybach 57 S.
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maybach 57 S
58.5
73.7
83.5
61.3
78
85.8
73.7 in
Width
78 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
58.5 in
Height
61.3 in
119.5
200.6
133.5
225.5
200.6 in
Length
225.5 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
133.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maybach 57 S
4431 lb
Curb Weight
6030 lb
5765 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb
Weight Difference:
1598 lb
26.5 %
General
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maybach 57 S
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maybach 57 S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.932
Engine Code

4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429 hp
604 hp
Maybach 57 S
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Maybach 57 S
Performance
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maybach 57 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maybach 57 S
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10.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.33 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maybach 57 S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
14 mpg
Maybach 57 S
18 mpg
city
10 mpg
32 mpg
highway
20 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
29.1 gal
549 mi
Range
417 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
549 mi
417 mi
Maybach 57 S
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
310.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
178.2 kWh
310.8 kWh
Maybach 57 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
628 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Maybach 57 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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