2025 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580 Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus ES 300h

2025 Lexus
ES 300h

MSRP*: $43,440 to $52,330
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580

2024 Mercedes-Benz
Maybach S 580

MSRP*: $198,300
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MPG - City 43 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 44 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 215-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 496-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 215 hp 496 hp
Exterior Length 195.9 in 215.3 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front info not available
Rear 49.1 in
Head Room Front 37.5 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580 than the Lexus ES 300h, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Lexus ES 300h will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus ES 300h as you will with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Lexus ES 300h is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus ES 300h is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Lexus ES 300h, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus ES 300h is significantly less powerful than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The Lexus ES 300h has much less torque than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Lexus ES 300h offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.