2015 MERCEDES BENZ S-Class Maybach (X222) S 500 9AT RWD (455 HP)

Vehicle Overview

A perfect combination of luxury: S-Class and Maybach. Even though the Maybach Motorenbau nameplate is part of Mercedes-Benz now, its history began in 1909 when it was founded by Wilhelm Maybach and his son as a part of the Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmBH. Maybach later became a standalone brand and ultimately became a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz in 2015.

The refreshed S-Class Maybach was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2018. The major changes were represented by a reinterpreted radiator grille, an optional two-tone exterior paint and a new set of luxury 20-inch multi-spoke wheels.

Mercedes offered nine different color combinations available on request. For a lacquer effect, customers could opt for a second bodywork clear coat, which was applied by hand in Maybach Manufaktur’s facilities.

The interior was available in a combination of armagnac brown/black and savanna beige/black. The exclusive Nappa leather could be ordered in gold, copper or platinum. The wheelbase length was increased by 20 cm compared to the longest wheelbase seen on an S-Class sedan so far, offering the rear passengers more space, albeit it was not as long as an S-Class Pullman.

The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class came with three engine options: S 560 with a displacement of 3982cc developing 469 hp, S 560 4matic with the same specs and S 650 with a displacement of 5980 cc producing 630 hp thanks to a hand-built V12. The S650 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the S 650 needs only 4.7 seconds.