2024 Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology Review and Performance Comparison

Maybach S Performance Review.

Introduction:

The 2024 Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology is a powered by a Petrol Electric Hybrid Straight 6. This variant of the Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology is the 9 speed / Auto version and was first brought out around 2024. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2024 Aspark Owl AWD and the 2024 Bugatti Tourbillon V16.

This particular Maybach S has a 2999cc Turbo Petrol Electric Hybrid powerplant driven by the Maybach All Wheel Drive system.

Alternative Petrol Electric Hybrid Straight 6's include the 2024 Mercedes E Class E53 Hybrid 4MATIC+

The S shares its Petrol Electric Hybrid Straight 6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2024 Mercedes E Class E53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ and the 2024 Mercedes E Class E53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ Estate.If you're looking for other similar performing cars which share the S's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 2024 Aspark Owl AWD or the earlier 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2650 kgs (5842 lbs) places the Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology in a similar weight category as the 2024 Bentley Flying Spur Speed and the excellent 2024 BYD Tang AWD, give or take 50kg.

The Maybach S shares the same bhp with the 2024 Toyota Supra GR Lightweight EVO (382 bhp)

In terms of pure power the 2999cc 24 valve, Straight 6 engine produces around 362 bhp (269 kW) @ 6100 rpm which is comparable to the 2024 Toyota Supra GR Lightweight EVO (382 bhp) and also the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp).

The Turbo Straight 6 throws out 369 lb-ft (500.2 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Audi A3 RS 3 Saloon (369 lb-ft) or the 2024 Toyota Supra GR Lightweight EVO (368 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If you look at both power or torque of the 2024 Maybach S in comparison with its weight you get a much more accurate idea of its real world performance.

The 1989 Lotus Elan SE (161.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maybach S.

The Maybach S has a power to weight ratio of 136.6 bhp per ton. Bhp per ton figures of the 2024 S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology means you're competing with the 1989 Lotus Elan SE (161.4 bhp per ton) and the equally quick 1996 Lotus Elise S1 (161.4 bhp per ton).

Torque to Weight:

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque!. However, torque isn't the whole story, you also need to compare weight as well for more real world comparisons such as torque per ton.

The Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology generates around 139.2 lb-ft per ton. So if you're looking at what cars perform similarly either on the drag strip or at the traffic lights using torque to weight as a benchmark, then look no further than the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (164.2 lb-ft per ton) or the similarly performing 2008 Fiat 500 1.4 T-Jet Abarth Essessee (164.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

The Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology can accelerate 0–60mph in 4.20 secs or 0–100km/h (0–62mph) in 4.3 secs. Acceleration rivals to the Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology include the 2024 BYD Tang AWD (4.20 secs) or the equally as fast to 60mph 2024 Mercedes S Class 580 e 4MATIC EQ Hybrid Technology (4.20 secs).

The Straight 6 engine of the Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology ensures that, ‘on paper’ at least, accelerates slightly faster than the 2024 Maybach S 580 (4.30 secs) and the 2024 BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology and the BMW 5 Series 535d M-Sport Saloon Auto E60

On a longer format for acceleration comparisons the 2024 Maybach S can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.27 secs with a trap speed around 89.2 mph. Similar performances down the quarter mile drag strip can be found with the the BMW 5 Series 535d M-Sport Saloon Auto E60 (15.28 seconds @ 89.2 mph) and a close race between the Lotus Elise S (15.29 seconds @ 89.1 mph) too.

Top Speed:

Some modern performance cars are often artificially restricted particularly when it comes to max speed. 155 mph top speed restrictions are often used as part of the German 'Gentleman's Agreement' for example, so be cautious when using maximum speed figures. The 2024 version of the Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2024 S equals the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 GSi (154 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what has a similar top end performance to the 2024 Maybach S 580 e EQ Hybrid Technology then there's the slightly slower the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 GSi (154 mph) or how about the impressive Ford Focus Wagon ST (154 mph).

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Related Links:

• 2024 S Rivals List.
• 2024 S: Full Review and Comparisons.
• A Brief History of Maybach
• Compare the 2024 Maybach S