Notices
S-Class (W222) 2014-2020

Mercedes-Maybach Battles Bentley in New Motor Trend 'Head 2 Head'

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 16, 2015 | 01:28 PM
  #1  
C Moe's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBW Editor
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Mercedes-Maybach Battles Bentley in New Motor Trend 'Head 2 Head'



For 2015, both Maybach and Bentley have new models, and Motor Trend has put them against each other in a proper "Head 2 Head."

Read the rest on the MBWorld homepage. >>
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2015 | 10:58 PM
  #2  
Streamliner's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 8,143
Likes: 4,364
From: Corona Del Mar, CA
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60

I have a 2015 S550. I test drove a new Maybach. Other than the different clock and a few tidbits in the front seat, I could not tell much difference between the Maybach and my car. I just don't see the Maybach as anything other than a stretched S600. They should just cal, it an S600L. if I was going to take a big jump upward, Id go for a Ghost.
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2015 | 11:10 PM
  #3  
vdubpower's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,279
Likes: 58
From: OC
i drive them all, fast and hard
The difference it's in the back seats
Reply
Old Jun 17, 2015 | 01:04 AM
  #4  
Wolfman's Avatar
Super Moderator
MBWorld Ambassador

20 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,544
Likes: 3,675
From: Land of 10,000 lakes
AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
Originally Posted by Streamliner

I have a 2015 S550. I test drove a new Maybach. Other than the different clock and a few tidbits in the front seat, I could not tell much difference between the Maybach and my car. I just don't see the Maybach as anything other than a stretched S600. They should just cal, it an S600L. if I was going to take a big jump upward, Id go for a Ghost.
The Ghost is just a reskinned BMW. No step up here. If anything, technically a step down.The Mulsanne is a much better built, albeit somewhat ugly car.

The Maybach is a stretched S600 with interior improvements, true, but is also priced that way. The Pullmann is the only pricey Maybach at $500k price point
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2015 | 08:15 PM
  #5  
slcbbrown's Avatar
Junior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 59
Likes: 7
From: Dallas suburbs
S550
Great, entertaining video. I think the Bentley is very good looking, though the color is goofy. Gotta say the the video makes the backseat of the Maybach look significantly better and roomier.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2015 | 02:51 PM
  #6  
hyperion667's Avatar
MBWorld God!
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 31,273
Likes: 3,916
From: on my way
2012 CLS63
IMO that front end on the orange one is heinous!
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:38 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE