Chucky300

Although as said above - there's a massive difference between the 2016 Mercedes S600 Maybach and the genuine Maybach from a decade ago.

The back seat of that 62S listed above....so much more sumptuous and roomy. It is by definition first class airline flying. There was also better materials used - from more wood, leather and just the quality of everything was on a different level. I love steak - so the best comparison is Prime Cut vs Kobe .Both are incredible grades of beef - but one is.... decadent.

Maybach 62S - Notice the chair - you can extend your legs all the way- stretch the - and STILL have room between the soles of your shoes and the back of the front seat.


Mercedes S600 Maybach - I've sat in a few of them - you are most def touching the back of the front seat if you are more than 5 8 .

Chucky300

If you want to really look at sheer decadence....oh my.
Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheel Base back seat.

hyperion667

holy moly Chucky, that is pure insanity!
thanx for posting


I do have to say the MB's from that time period are bubbly and ugly are they not?

Heisenberg

This is absolutely true. In the coupe form that I am shopping, there is no Maybach/S600 model, but the S65 remains nearly $50k more than a comparatively optioned S63. Sure I'd prefer to have the 12 cylinder engine w/ ABC versus 8 cylinder engine with airmatic/4MATIC, but not at that premium. Only other differences are basically cost neutral i.e. badging, trim and grille finish, headliner material, conjoined exhaust tips, and different standard wheels. The transmissions are different but both end of life 7sp models.

The pre-owned market bears this out too, as the cost difference between S63 and S65 shrinks considerably; as badly as the S63 depreciates, the S65 is even worse despite its relative rarity.

It sounds like in MY18-19, Mercedes will (wisely) further separate their AMG models by going with the small displacement V8 in the 63 and a new V12 in the 65; the latter is overdue for updates and should easily reach 700hp, with additional headroom for tuners. The V8 will of course be the fully boosted 4L from the E63S with about 600hp, probably not much more power to be had without sacrificing long term relability. I assume similar changes will be in store for the S550 and S600/Maybach over time.

PeterUbers

Where I live like everyone drives a maybach... Not very interesting

I'll pass

Tomshop

Anyone know when deliveries start? Amazingly not on website yet.

MTrauman

The 2017 S Class is now listed on the MBUSA website. The 2017 Maybach S550 4matic is listed as $166,200.

Tomshop

Looks like $30,000 more than a regular 550 when you include options.

Tomshop

Hearing release date 9/20.

hyperion667

my S has about that many in options too

Fraser

I've been in several EWB Phantoms and it is worlds apart from an S Class...the difference between the Phantom and S is as much as the difference between an S Class and a Chevy Aveo.

If it weren't for the fact scenery was passing by I'd never have known it was moving.

Tomshop

2017 S550 and S600 Maybachs released to dealers today. 2017 Non-Maybachs released last week.

Benzman33

I think the S550 Maybach is so post to replace the 57s because the 57s was more of a "divers" Maybach rather then the 62. The normal S550 already looks like the S600. If you're spending those kind of prices you want the biggest and the best. The S600 Maybach is going to be it.