Maybach 62 (2002 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Maybach 62 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 5.4 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 2,780 kg. At 6,165 mm, the Maybach 62 is 996 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Maybach
62
2002 – 2012
|
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 | 5.4 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 | 6,165 mm | 5,042 – 5,169 mm |
| Width | 1,981 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,572 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,828 mm | 2,964 – 3,086 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,780 kg | 1,810 – 2,135 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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