Mercedes-Benz S 680
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680
Sedan · Electric · FWD
Mercedes-Benz S 680
Car A
Mercedes-Benz S 680
A luxury four-seater with immense V8 performance and long-distance ease, the Mercedes-Benz S 680 shines for premium travel and road trips. Its very high price, fuel use, four-seat layout, and FWD setup limit appeal for city use or larger families.
4 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680
Car B
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680
A four-seat luxury EV that blends 658 hp performance with a 500 km range. Best for buyers prioritizing long-distance travel and comfort over five-seat flexibility and AWD traction.
4 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety658 hpElectric
Why compared different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 51 / 53
City 16 / 26
Budget / value 6 / 5
Road trip 66 / 80
Performance 49 / 44
Cargo 28 / 31
Practical 23 / 23
Premium 89 / 90
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 680 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 680 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 680

  • Very rapid acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.5 s) and 300 km/h top speed.
  • Four-seat layout tailored to luxury travel.
  • 550 L trunk capacity suits long road trips.
  • Strong safety ranking in our data for long-distance confidence.

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680

  • 658 hp and 4.1 s 0–100 km/h deliver very quick acceleration
  • 500 km range from a 108 kWh battery supports road trips
  • 610 L luggage space suits long-haul packing
  • Four-seat layout aligns with executive or chauffeur-style use

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 680 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz S 680 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 puts out 658 hp vs 612 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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