S600 Versus Mercedes-Maybach S600
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S600 Versus Mercedes-Maybach S600
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Long story short, I am doing some research for an upcoming purchase.
Quite simply the 'boss' already has his eyes set on the Maybach S600, but we've already determined it would be de-badged to look like a regular Mercedes from the exterior. My job now is to determine is it even worth the extra $ to get the Maybach version, when the fully loaded Mercedes S600 may serve the purpose just fine.
My question is what are the 'real' differences between the Maybach S600, and the regular Mercedes S600? Not marketing fluff but the things that the person sat in the back would notice.
Thanks!
Long story short, I am doing some research for an upcoming purchase.
Quite simply the 'boss' already has his eyes set on the Maybach S600, but we've already determined it would be de-badged to look like a regular Mercedes from the exterior. My job now is to determine is it even worth the extra $ to get the Maybach version, when the fully loaded Mercedes S600 may serve the purpose just fine.
My question is what are the 'real' differences between the Maybach S600, and the regular Mercedes S600? Not marketing fluff but the things that the person sat in the back would notice.
Thanks!
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Hi all!
Long story short, I am doing some research for an upcoming purchase.
Quite simply the 'boss' already has his eyes set on the Maybach S600, but we've already determined it would be de-badged to look like a regular Mercedes from the exterior. My job now is to determine is it even worth the extra $ to get the Maybach version, when the fully loaded Mercedes S600 may serve the purpose just fine.
My question is what are the 'real' differences between the Maybach S600, and the regular Mercedes S600? Not marketing fluff but the things that the person sat in the back would notice.
Thanks!
Long story short, I am doing some research for an upcoming purchase.
Quite simply the 'boss' already has his eyes set on the Maybach S600, but we've already determined it would be de-badged to look like a regular Mercedes from the exterior. My job now is to determine is it even worth the extra $ to get the Maybach version, when the fully loaded Mercedes S600 may serve the purpose just fine.
My question is what are the 'real' differences between the Maybach S600, and the regular Mercedes S600? Not marketing fluff but the things that the person sat in the back would notice.
Thanks!
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I just thought if you were doing "research" that you would actually do it before asking a question with a very obvious answer.
In an attempt to be more helpful, the link below will be give you the answer.
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-cla...ch-teased.html
In an attempt to be more helpful, the link below will be give you the answer.
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-cla...ch-teased.html
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I just thought if you were doing "research" that you would actually do it before asking a question with a very obvious answer.
In an attempt to be more helpful, it is all right here.
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-cla...ch-teased.html
In an attempt to be more helpful, it is all right here.
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-cla...ch-teased.html
My next step will be visiting the dealership to see the differences in person, test drives, all the rest, but the information folks like yourself could provide me will save a LOT of questions to the sales person
From what I can tell:
- Interior looks the same, save for the Maybach badges, and the fancy pillows
- Articulating rear foot rest, not an option on the Mercedes S600, unless I missed it
- Extra 5/7 inches of leg room
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Well to be honest, I figured I'd throw the ball-park question here to the very knowledgeable members of MB World, same me some time digging through pages of marketing material.
My next step will be visiting the dealership to see the differences in person, test drives, all the rest, but the information folks like yourself could provide me will save a LOT of questions to the sales person
From what I can tell:
- Interior looks the same, save for the Maybach badges, and the fancy pillows
- Articulating rear foot rest, not an option on the Mercedes S600, unless I missed it
My next step will be visiting the dealership to see the differences in person, test drives, all the rest, but the information folks like yourself could provide me will save a LOT of questions to the sales person
From what I can tell:
- Interior looks the same, save for the Maybach badges, and the fancy pillows
- Articulating rear foot rest, not an option on the Mercedes S600, unless I missed it
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Other than the leg room, the interior has additional wood trim and some other little fancy things added, but certainly not worth it if you don't want the additional leg room.
8 additional inches is a huge amount of space. It will make a difference. Frankly, the price difference is not that much.
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If you are not being driven, you would not buy it for any reason that made sense. If I were being driven around, the 8 inches of additional leg room will make a huge difference if you spend significant time back there.
Other than the leg room, the interior has additional wood trim and some other little fancy things added, but certainly not worth it if you don't want the additional leg room.
8 additional inches is a huge amount of space. It will make a difference. Frankly, the price difference is not that much.
Other than the leg room, the interior has additional wood trim and some other little fancy things added, but certainly not worth it if you don't want the additional leg room.
8 additional inches is a huge amount of space. It will make a difference. Frankly, the price difference is not that much.
As the S550 I'm familiar with now, needed a custom made foot rest installed behind the front passengers seat, so that the VIP had something to put his feet on. There was almost TOO much room for him in the back, being of less than average height
Then again they took care of all that with the MM600 it seems
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The S550 can be also be ordered with various rear seat packages (three to be exact, not including the basic reclining rear seat option) which include a rear passenger's power footrest (passenger's side only). I believe two rear seat packages, including massaging functions, are standard on the S600 and again only for the passenger's side will have the power footrest, while on the Maybach the power footrests are on both sides. The added wheelbase of the Maybach probably will not require the front passenger's seat to be moved the 3-4 inches forward as would be required on the standard LWB S-class to accommodate taller rear passengers. The Maybach also has an all leather interior, including the headliner, which on the standard S is alcantara (S600).
The S600 has a 5.5 liter bi-turbo V12 while the Maybach is a true "600" with a 6.0 liter (albeit) detuned S65 V12 engine. Both have the same power figures, however, I would suspect that the Maybach has a smoother engine given its greater displacement.
If it were me and I was to be driven (or drive myself) I would get the Maybach (and granted that you live where there is ample space on the road--not a quaint European city with narrow streets and tight intersections). Think of the Maybach as the SWB 600 of the 1960s and 70s. And the current S600 as the 300SEL of the day. The 600 could be used as a limo as well as a personal car, albeit large personal car, while the latter was primarily for the use of the owner as a driver's car. Just my two cents.
The S600 has a 5.5 liter bi-turbo V12 while the Maybach is a true "600" with a 6.0 liter (albeit) detuned S65 V12 engine. Both have the same power figures, however, I would suspect that the Maybach has a smoother engine given its greater displacement.
If it were me and I was to be driven (or drive myself) I would get the Maybach (and granted that you live where there is ample space on the road--not a quaint European city with narrow streets and tight intersections). Think of the Maybach as the SWB 600 of the 1960s and 70s. And the current S600 as the 300SEL of the day. The 600 could be used as a limo as well as a personal car, albeit large personal car, while the latter was primarily for the use of the owner as a driver's car. Just my two cents.
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This is incorrect, both S600s have the same engine 6L bi-turbo
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It is an unusual question indeed if the rear seat is important. This is what the Maybach focuses on. At a bargain price I might add.
It is a slightly extended car that looks beautifully balanced IMO.
It is a slightly extended car that looks beautifully balanced IMO.
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I call total bull crap here.
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. I also think the proportions of the Maybach look better than the standard S model.
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One sentence answer? You don't want to do the research on your own? A helpful member sends you two working info links after you asked for the info and you tell him Youll read it later and then ask him to sum up pages of research into a single sentence which would aid u into making a $200,000 car decision?
I call total bull crap here.
I call total bull crap here.
It was a simple request for a summation all things considered.
I did read the articles shortly after
Feel free to offer some constructive feedback regarding the original request, otherwise I'm sure there are plenty of other threads you can go **** upon
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I own a 2015 S550 with most of the premium options. I drove a Maybach and frankly, there are only two reasons to buy it over an S600: Rear seat legroom and prestige. If either of those two perks are of interest to you, get the Maybach. If not, an S600 or a nicely equipped S550 are just as good, IMO.
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I own a 2015 S550 with most of the premium options. I drove a Maybach and frankly, there are only two reasons to buy it over an S600: Rear seat legroom and prestige. If either of those two perks are of interest to you, get the Maybach. If not, an S600 or a nicely equipped S550 are just as good, IMO.
Prestige is not what my VIP is after, since he agreed it would be de-badged of Maybach on the exterior anyways, he's smart enough to realize "Maybach" would attract more harm than good
Will have to see if that extra 8 inches is really worth it to him
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The Maybach has marginally better speakers, with the rear ones being 3D and I guess there would be better leather.
