Curious to know the difference between a fully loaded s580 vs buying a maybach.

When I put all the nappa leather options, burmester 4d package etc etc what are the differences that remain from what a maybach provides? I know maybach has a longer wheelbase and comes in v12 but if i am not interested in those 2 any reason why not just buy a fully loaded s580?

Some little extras that the Maybach receives are of course styling differences such as the badges, fonts, wheels, as well as chrome strip on the hood. Inside the Maybach also receives a stitched leather headliner, exclusive trims, the four-seat setup along with extra appointments from pillows to champagne glasses, a rear center console etc.

Personally, I do not see a reason for getting the Maybach unless you are being driven fairly often. Seems pretty pointless to buy a car like that only to sit in the front. The S-Class is already big as it is.

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All that, and exclusivity. You (and maybe some discerning others) know you have the "top dog" in the lineup. It's the same with AMG, you want to "show the world" you are just a little "better" than the rest. Most AMG owners would never think of taking their cars to the track, though that's what AMGs are designed for. I once knew an E55 AMG owner who had never floored his accelerator. What a waste of good money. And Maybach and AMG are "cash cows" for Mercedes. Profit margins are through the roof. Why not make as many as possible and design them as "over the top" as they can.

And the horrid two tone paint

No V 12 Maybach right now. V8 only.

Agree, except about the track driving reason for the AMG to be made, high speed commuting for successful businessmen on the German autobahns being the more likely culprit.

Wouldn't they just take their helicopter?

There’s little difference except badging and a few more inches. Even the long wheel base (standard in America) gives plenty of leg room so unless you have a chauffeur and you’re sitting in the back frequently (or believe in filial piety and dote on your parents/in-laws by chauffeuring them around in luxury), it’s just extra hassle in finding parking spots and fitting into your garage.

Yes. To me, an S Class is to drive and a Maybach is to be driven in.

My neighbor has a guest that visits every now and then and they drive a previous gen Maybach. No one is ever in the back seat lol. Makes me wonder the percentage of owners that are chauffeured vs actually being behind the wheel.

I would hate to be driven lol. I enjoy the mirage of being in control

The only time I've ever seen someone being driven in a Maybach is on the show Succession

Unless you're going to be driven go S580. Here in DC I see several Maybach's each week mostly owned by foreign embassies to drive staff around. Rarely seen one being driven alone unless its the driver.

If I had to be driven, (or when I will have to be….), I would choose a Rolls rather than a Maybach, original is always better than the copy….

TBH showing off and YouTubing - so to speak; what you own is discernibly stupid and childish. Buy what you want and enjoy it for what you want it/ need it for…you need not merely parade yourself and your objects like a Trumpian muppet, that’s very class-less.

Really!? I might be wrong of course yet I was under the impression that Merc Maybach was the last in the brand to have the V-12’ as an option. AMG and Merc in general no longer will offer the V-12 as a potential engine option!?

Huh? I am confused as well, please correct me if I am wrong but isn't the Mercedes-Maybach S680 a V12

I don't know about other countries but the US only gets the same engine as the regular S-Class. The Maybach is actually slower than the S-Class due to the added weight.

Yes it is. However, it wasn't available for 2021. the S580 Maybach was. Order bank just opened for the S 680 Maybach.
So, for purposes of comparison the S 580 would be compared to the S 580 Maybach.

I'd take the Maybach, former S-class owner, and huge fan of the large sedan, having been in numerous of the previous generations, the Maybach does feel more special. The two tone paint has also grown on me, some color ways are pretty cool.

My brother lives in those Bethesda neighborhoods and its always fun walking around and seeing the different foreign limos parked on the street and in their driveways.

I see, ya I don't see it in Canada either so I was wondering if it is just not coming to North America or it is simply delayed. Yup, makes sense, the S 65 was slower than the S 63 for example.

I see, thanks for your reply.

Likely the best show on TV. This season came to a dramatic end that I have watched over and over. Mercedes definitely has a product placement deal in place showing the W222 and W223 side by side, they both looked amazing. That Logan Roy though........what a character. I can't wait for season 4 man.

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S580 Maybach is the V8 like the regular S580. The S680 is the V12. There is nothing else to explain about it.

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