2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Sedan

　　

2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　If a mainline S-Class is too common for you to be seen driving, fear not. Mercedes has an even higher grade of its flagship luxury sedan that's aimed to compete with the offerings from Bentley and Rolls-Royce. The 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is supremely luxurious and ultra-exclusive and has a price tag to match.  

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$242/mo  for Maybach S 580 4MATIC

　　Maybach S 580 4MATIC

　　S 580 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $193,400 MSRPS 680 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $229,000 MSRP

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　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　The current generation of Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class was introduced in 2021 alongside the standard seventh-generation S-Class. It combines the cutting-edge tech features of Mercedes' newest flagship with handcrafted luxury touches that elevate it to another level of premium. For 2023, changes to the Maybach are minor. There's a new Manufaktur line of exclusive paint and exterior trim colors and two limited-production special editions: the Haute Voiture and S 680 by Virgil Abloh.

　　The Maybach offers two engine choices, including a 496-horsepower twin-turbocharged V8 and a 621-hp twin-turbo V12. They're considered different trim levels, but each offers the same generous list of standard features. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach comes truly loaded, with features like a massive 12.8-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.3-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment system, a full-color head-up display, massaging front seats, rear neck heaters and a 30-speaker audio system all included. Mercedes has traditionally used the S-Class to show off its latest and greatest features, and the 2023 Maybach showcases the very best the three-pointed star brand has to offer.

　　The Maybach is one of only a handful of cars competing in the ultra-luxe full-size sedan class. Its two top rivals are the Bentley Flying Spur and Rolls-Royce Ghost, but you might also cross-shop it with a high-dollar spec of the regular S-Class. They'll drive similarly, but the Maybach offers an air of exclusivity that must be experienced to be fully understood.

　　

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If you're going to spring for a Maybach, you might as well treat yourself to the V12-powered S 680 model. The top variant of the ultra-luxe S-Class offers effortless acceleration and the satisfaction of knowing you're driving the most expensive vehicle Mercedes makes (save for the multimillion-dollar AMG One). While you're at it, throw in the upgraded adaptive suspension and rear fridge option. If you want to be real extra, check the box for the $3,200 Maybach Champagne flutes.

　　

Mercedes-Benz Maybach models

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach sedan is available in two trim levels: S 580 and S 680. The S 580 is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine (496 horsepower, 516 lb-ft of torque), while the S 680 uses a twin-turbo V12 (621 hp, 664 lb-ft). Both versions are all-wheel-drive and feature a nine-speed automatic transmission. Both trims come remarkably well provisioned; the key difference is the S 680's 12-cylinder engine. Standard features include:

　　20-inch wheels Power trunklid Air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle) Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut) LED headlights Panoramic sunroof Four-zone climate control with fragrance atomizer Heated, ventilated and massaging front and rear seats with memory settings Rear neck heaters Heated steering wheel Heated armrests Ambient interior lighting 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen 12.3-inch digital instrument panel Navigation system with augmented reality driving directions Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto   Wireless charging pad Rear entertainment system 30-speaker Burmester premium audio system Six USB-C portsSafety features include:

　　Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Maybach and the car in front, and can also react to traffic signs and set speed) Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Automated lane change assistance (guides the vehicle into the next lane when the turn signal is used) Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance) Safe exit assist (alerts passengers when opening a door into traffic approaching from behind) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Rear and cross-traffic automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle, or a vehicle or pedestrian crossing in front of the vehicle) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Maybach and its surroundings for tight parking situations)The wealth of standard features means there isn't much left over for options, but the Maybach obliges with a handful of extras including 21-inch wheels, an upgraded adaptive suspension, various two-tone paint combinations, upgraded Nappa leather-wrapped seats and interior surfaces, electrically opening/closing rear doors, and a rear seat refrigerator with silver Champagne flutes.

　　Buyers seeking the chauffeur treatment can opt for the Executive Rear Seat Package Plus, which includes:

　　Dual rear seats with center console Power footrest for right-side rear passenger Rear-seat folding tables Heated and cooled rear cupholders

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