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'16 Maybach S600
July 28, 2015
11 Slides
More legroom and extravagance define Maybach S600.Tom Murphy
Tom Murphy
Except for extended length, slightly different fascia and C-pillar, exterior design similar to S600.
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Optional champagne flutes and bottle chiller raise level of luxury.
Tom Murphy
Expensive flutes stored in armrest, ready to celebrate closing of new deal.
Tom Murphy
Instrument cluster same as in standard S-Class.
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Special trim materials distinguish Maybach from S-Class siblings. Standard S-Class named a 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interior.
Tom Murphy
Backseat luxury what Maybach is all about.
Tom Murphy
Exotic lamb’s wool floor mats make extra 6-in. of legroom even more sumptuous.
Tom Murphy
Despite extra room, fully stretching out not easy.
Mercedes-Benz
Maybach badging used sparingly.
Tom Murphy
Personal tables fold out like those found in business class.
Mercedes-Benz
Upcoming $500,000 Maybach Pullman aims to deliver ultimate comfort with 3.5 ft. longer wheelbase.
Mercedes-Benz
Upcoming $500,000 Maybach Pullman aims to deliver ultimate comfort with 3.5 ft. longer wheelbase.
Instant zillionaires are not the target for the Maybach S600. Designers focused instead on the needs of wealthy business people in traffic-choked China. Clients can be entertained and deals celebrated with a glass of fancy champagne without having to step out of the car. And sales are strong. (See related story: [email protected]
'16 Maybach S600
Vehicle type | 4-door, 4-passenger rear-wheel-drive car |
|---|---|
Engine | 6.0L all-aluminum DOHC V-12 |
Power (SAE net) | 523 hp @ 4,900 rpm |
Torque | 612-lb.-ft. (830 Nm) @ 1,900 rpm |
Bore x stroke (mm) | 82.6 x 93 |
Transmission | 7-speed auto |
Wheelbase | 132.5 ins. (3,366 mm) |
Overall length | 214.7 ins. (5,453mm) |
Overall width | 83.9 ins. (2,283 mm) |
Overall height | 59.0 ins. (1,499 mm) |
Curb weight | 5,269 lbs. (2,390 kg) |
Base price | $189,350 not incl. $925 destination and handling fee |
Fuel economy | 13/20 mpg (18.0-11.8 L/100 km) city/highway |
Competition | Bentley Mulsanne, Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II |
Pros | Cons |
Ultra-quiet cabin | Requires Chauffeur |
Lavish rear seating | Long and heavy |
Great S-Class platform | Ho-hum exterior styling |
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