Maybach Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (Z223)
2021–present (Z223) · Maybach Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (Z223) — Luxury Saloon, V12 Twin-Turbo, designed by Gorden Wagener.
The Story
If the X222 proved Maybach-as-sub-brand could work, the W223-generation car made it a phenomenon. Launched for 2021, it doubled down — a stretched, hushed, technology-drenched S-Class with a rear cabin engineered as a first-class lounge — and added the signature that now defines the brand: a hand-painted two-tone finish split by a 4 mm pinstripe, a process so involved it can tie a car up in the paint shop for a week. Two engines: the S 580 4MATIC (496 hp, 4.0 V8 mild-hybrid) and the V12 flagship S 680 4MATIC (621 hp, hand-built 6.0 biturbo).
It became a status object beyond the car world. The centenary ‘Edition 100’ — 100 V12 cars marking 100 years since the first Maybach of 1921 — went to the likes of Drake; Alicia Keys was gifted a Virgil Abloh S 680; Kim Kardashian repainted an S 580 grey and called it her ‘favorite baby ever’. And the business case is undeniable: on Mercedes’ own numbers, roughly one in three S-Classes sold globally is a Maybach — one in two in China. The sub-brand the old standalone car couldn’t sustain is now the S-Class’s most profitable corner.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Luxury Saloon class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Gorden Wagener
German car designer, b. 3 Sept 1968 (Essen); joined Mercedes-Benz 1997, Chief Design Officer since 2016. Author of the ‘Sensual Purity’ philosophy that defines the modern Mercedes-Maybach look. FLAG: reported to step down 31 Jan 2026. Source: Wikipedia Gorden Wagener.
Studio Motors POV
The Z223 is peak luxury-from-the-back-seat, and the sales numbers prove it isn’t a vanity project anymore. For ownership the S 580 is all the Maybach anyone needs; the V12 S 680 and the numbered Editions are for collectors and believers in the twelve-cylinder’s last act.
The Engine
M279
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
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3 Things You Didn’t Know
- • The 'Edition 100' is exactly 100 cars for the brand's centenary (first Maybach shown 1921) — an S 680 V12 with a unique Cirrus Silver/Nautical Blue hand-painted finish and numbered badging.
- • The two-tone paint's dividing line is hand-painted ~4 mm wide; the special process can keep a car in the shop about a week (Edition 100 reportedly ~10 days).
- • The rear reclines to 43.5 degrees with calf rest and massage, a fixed console with Robbe & Berking silver flutes and a fridge; it also debuted a world-first rear-seat frontal airbag.
5 Fast Facts
- • S 580 = 4.0 V8 + 48V hybrid, 496 hp / 516 lb-ft (~4.7 s); S 680 = 6.0 V12, 621 hp / 664 lb-ft (~4.3 s).
- • 2026 US: S 580 from ~$207,150, S 680 from ~$244,400.
- • New vs X222: 2nd-gen MBUX (12.8" OLED), dual rear screens, rear-axle steering (to 10 degrees), E-Active Body Control, Level 3 Drive Pilot.
- • Edition 100: S 680 V12, 100 units worldwide, for Maybach's 100th anniversary.
- • Sales mix: ~1 in 3 S-Classes globally is a Maybach (~1 in 2 in China).
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
• Drake — S 680 ‘Edition 100’ (1 of 100, V12), shown on Instagram Dec 2022 [autoevolution].
• Alicia Keys — S 680 by Virgil Abloh (1 of 150), gifted by Swizz Beatz, 2023 [Robb Report].
• Kim Kardashian — custom all-grey S 580; ‘my favorite baby ever’ [Carscoops].
• Floyd Mayweather — S 580 (2021) [Mercedesblog].
• FLAG: Davido/DJ Khaled aggregator-only (excluded); Fabolous’s car is the X222 (excluded).
Studio Buyer’s Brief
The S 580 (V8) is the smart buy — 496 hp is the right pace for a car about wafting; the S 680’s V12 is an indulgence (a dying breed) worth the ~$37k premium only if twelve cylinders matter to you. The Edition 100 and Virgil Abloh cars are the rare, numbered collectibles — but with no realized resale data yet, ‘collectible by rarity’ is a reasonable bet, not proof. New enough that depreciation is just starting (~30–40% over three years), so a lightly-used S 580 is the value play. Want the Executive/First-Class rear package and the hand-painted two-tone.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Maybach Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (Z223)
- Class
- Luxury Saloon
- Production years
- 2021–present (Z223)
- Units built
- FLAG: not disclosed by Mercedes-Benz
- Variants
- S 680 4MATIC (V12 TT flagship), S 580 4MATIC (V8 TT)
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V12 Twin-Turbo
- Engine family
- M279
- Displacement
- 6.0 L (5,980 cc)
- Power
- 621 hp
- Torque
- 664 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 4.4 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 267 hp/tonne · 8.3 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC)
- Drivetrain
- AWD (4MATIC) · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 5124 lb
Questions
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (Z223) FAQ
What is the difference between the Maybach S 680 and S 580?
The S 680 uses a 6.0-liter biturbo V12 producing 621 hp, while the S 580 pairs a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 with EQ Boost mild-hybrid assist for about 496 hp. The V12 is only available in select markets including the US.
What engine is in the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC?
The S 680 4MATIC is powered by the M279 6.0-liter biturbo V12, producing 621 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic.
When was the current-generation Mercedes-Maybach S-Class revealed?
The Z223 generation Mercedes-Maybach S-Class was unveiled in November 2020 as a 2022 model. The V12-powered S 680 4MATIC was added in May 2021, joining the V8 S 580 already in the range.
How much does the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC cost?
The Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC carries a starting US MSRP of approximately $244,000 versus around $207,000 for the V8-powered S 580 4MATIC, per Autoblog pricing data.
Does the Z223 Maybach S-Class offer first-class rear seating?
The Z223 Maybach S-Class offers available Executive Rear Seating for two, with reclining seats, heated and ventilated cushions, and a fold-out footrest, creating a first-class suite in the back.
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