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
• Alicia Keys — S 680 by Virgil Abloh (1 of 150), gifted by Swizz Beatz, 2023
• Kim Kardashian — custom all-grey S 580; ‘my favorite baby ever’
• Floyd Mayweather — S 580 (2021)
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 its premium over the V8 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 still doing its early, steepest work, 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
- 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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