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

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2024 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class

MSRP*: $46,950 to $48,950
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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 23 - 26 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 36 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)
  • 496-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 496 hp
Exterior Length 187.0 in 215.3 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front info not available
Rear 49.1 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 37.5 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 C-Class, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz C-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 C-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 C-Class is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a little narrower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz C-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 C-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 C-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 C-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.