Return of the king: Mercedes-Benz brings back Maybach

Mercedes-Benz unveiled and presented their grandest limousine Mercedes-Maybach S-Class in Guangzhou, China, and in Los Angeles, USA. At 5453 mm long and with a wheelbase of 3365 mm, this ultra luxurious Maybach is 20 cm larger in both dimensions than the S-Class Saloon with long wheelbase.

The top-of-the-range, the Mercedes-Maybach S600, is powered by the V12 biturbo engine which has an output of 530 hp. With a displacement of 5980cc, the maximum torque of 830 Nm is available at 1900 rpm. The V8 biturbo engine in the Mercedes-Maybach S 500 generates an output of 455 hp from a displacement of 4663cc. Its peak torque is 700 Nm.

According to Mercedes, the Maybach S600 is the quietest car in the world as the level of wind and road noise is very low. Mercedes introduced a brand new voice amplification technology, which allows passengers to talk with each other without raising their voice.

In the interior of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, passengers are enveloped in lounge-style, modern luxury. Another special feature in the dashboard is the analogue clock with an IWC design. There are optional champagne flutes, heated and cooled drink holders, a panoramic sunroof, pop-up picnic tables and a premium Burmester 3D stereo, among a host of other features.

In terms of exterior design, the Mercedes-Maybach retains the sweeping, dome-shaped roofline of the S-Class, though the roofline's height is raised further. The key distinguishing feature is that the rear door has been shortened by 66 mm and the door has no triangular window because this has been relocated into the C-pillar. As a result, the rear seats are situated beyond the door cutout, which creates a feeling of exclusivity. The C-pillars adorn Maybach Manufaktur logo – a double M - on the arched triangle.

"Perfection down to the last detail and a new dimension in seating and resting comfort for the rear passengers are the hallmarks of the new Mercedes-Maybach," says Professor Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG with responsibility for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. "Our exceptionally successful new S-Class already defines the pinnacle of automotive engineering in a host of technical disciplines such as safety, efficiency, climate control and noise characteristics. The Mercedes-Maybach now sets the benchmark in the luxury segment even higher."