Mercedes S-Class Maybach, luxury high to the nth degree

Until recently the epitome of luxury in the Daimler group was in the Mercedes S-Class Maybach brand. Revitalised after decades in oblivion, the firm aimed to compete with prestigious brands like Rolls-Royce or Bentley. The success was very scarce and in 2013 ceased activity with the arrival of brand new Mercedes S-Class Maybach models were based on the previous generation model.

Aware of the problem, Mercedes decided to refocus its strategy and use the name of the most luxurious Mercedes S-Class Maybach model, but under the star logo. So now comes the Mercedes S-Class Maybach, the luxury model of the German brand and also more honest than those who carried the Maybach emblem. The new model will ship in February 2015.

Mercedes S-Class Maybach, luxury high to the nth degree

Its exterior dimensions are a real limousine, with 5453 mm long with a wheelbase of 3365. It is 20 longer than a long-wheelbase S-Class and all the space goes to the rear centimeters. In paragraph aesthetic model is very similar to the rest of the Mercedes S Class Elongation aside, the highlight is the window line with a much more fluid and rounded design that leaves fixed the rear quarter panel on the C-pillar, where we also find the Maybach logo.

New Star Limousine is offered in two versions, S600 and S500. The first represents the summum with 6.0 V12 biturbo engines of 530 horses and 830 nm, while the second with a 4.6-liter V8 biturbo engine, 455 horses and 700Nm is a more “modest” alternative. They both do 0-100 in 5.0 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 self-limited kilometers per hour. Most striking is the ridiculous average consumption of 7.6 liters V8 and 9.8-liter twelve-cylinder.

Needless to say, the Mercedes S-Class Maybach can boast of having one of the most luxurious interiors. Luxury can be far wallet allows, but now standard leather panels of the doors are hand embroidered. Wood and metal chrome help create the atmosphere of luxury at the leather of the highest quality. To see it all very clearly it uses a fiber optic lighting. Soundproofing has been taken care of and the brand says is the quietest sedan market.

This car is to travel back, and proof of this is their business class seats with electric adjustments and many individual armrests. But if it is not yet a sufficient level of refinement, the brand offers Multicontour seats with massage function setting as an option. The front passenger seatback can be reclined forward to get more space. To listen well to the driver, there is a voice amplification system through the rear speakers.

Between the rear seats are a refrigerated and heated cup holders and two Type plane tables, also hide so as to convert the rear of the Mercedes S-Class Maybach in an office and wanted to many. The four-zone climate control and an option (was standard on the S600) Air-Balance package, which provides air ionization, better filtering and ambiance offered. The rear passenger safety is a priority and no rear thorax airbags, curtain and seat belt.

Mercedes S-Class Maybach, luxury high to the nth degree