2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580 Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class

MSRP*: $62,300 to $68,100
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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 22 - 24 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 496-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 - 375 hp 496 hp
Exterior Length 194.9 in 215.3 in
Exterior Width 72.9 - 73.7 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 35.8 in
Front info not available
Rear 49.1 in
Head Room Front 37.9 in
Rear 38.2 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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.