Maybach 57 (2002 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2002 – 2005): specs compared

The Maybach 57 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 550 hp against 500 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 15.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,810 kg against 2,660 kg. At 5,728 mm, the Maybach 57 is 559 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.

Specification Maybach 57 Maybach 57 2002 – 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors 2002 – 2005
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2002 – 2012 2002 – 2005
Body style — —
Variants 1 10
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 550 hp 204 – 500 hp
Torque 900 Nm 350 – 800 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.2 s 4.8 – 8.2 s
Top speed 250 km/h 235 – 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 15.9 L/100 km 7.9 – 14.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 5,728 mm 5,042 – 5,169 mm
Width 1,981 mm 1,854 mm
Height 1,572 mm 1,445 mm
Wheelbase 3,391 mm 2,964 – 3,086 mm
Curb weight 2,660 kg 1,810 – 2,135 kg

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