The Mercedes Maybach Class S is the finest variant of Class S and reach the mecardo this month of February (with deliveries in the second half of the year), especially focused on Asia (China, mainly), which will be sold approximately one of two units produced. United States will take them 10%, Russia 16%, Europe 2% and 5% Middle East, according to forecasts by the brand.
Over conventional Class S, the Maybach variant grows a total of 20.7 inches in length, up to 5.45 meters long and 20 centimeters those extra goes to the battle, which grows in the same measure to achieve an even larger rear habitability. Oddly enough, the almighty Class S title transfers its flagship brand star to his older brother, Maybach Mercedes S-Class
Maybach Mercedes S 600, first impressions
Unlike previous Maybach, with exorbitant prices and some pretty poor sales during ten years of existence, this new model of Mercedes-Benz responds to the request by the customers, who demanded even more luxurious versions of already loaded with amenities themselves Class S.
And if the large space available is not sufficient by itself, Mercedes-Maybach chest shows also offer the sedan market quieter standard on the rear seats. The model, as engineers, is 10% quieter than the old Maybach, and that using finer glasses 2 mm (5 mm to 7 mm in front of the Maybach 57 and 62). Much of the blame lies with the painstaking aerodynamic work.
Measures to reduce perceived noise inside, textile coatings include fenders or underbody, special sealed at the joints of the doors, but above all, the measures in terms of aerodynamics shall: front spoiler the front wheels, front and rear skirts streamlined, optimized spoiler, sealed contour of the headlights or radiator, or flashing channels also optimized airfoil in the taillights.
Maybach Mercedes S 600, touchdown
During the launch event organized model in Santa Barbara, California, we had a chance to talk with one of the leaders of the aerodynamic section, who asked him what the biggest challenge when trying to make an even quieter car. He said we have done everything possible to get the quietest cabin. "More can not do," he told us, at least "not without adding much weight would be ridiculous after all this effort to build a vehicle with an aluminum body."
You only need a single glance to realize that the Mercedes S-Class Maybach is something special. Not a Class S either, of course. Is especially noticeable in the profile view, where the extra wheelbase is appreciated and striking chrome frame windows and B-pillar, exclusive 20-inch wheels or Maybach logo on the rear pillar (double M registered in a rounded triangle). The trunk lid looks distinctive Maybach, but we miss something that identifies you on the front, since it has only the star of Mercedes-Benz in the hood.
Mercedes-Maybach: S 500 and S 600
This model is therefore a limousine designed to travel in the rear, the easiest way imaginable in a car, not to lead oneself, but in any case the driver may take a joy from time to time as the range is composed of a S 500 with 4.7-liter V8 biturbo engine of 455 hp and 700 Nm, and S 600 6.0 V12 biturbo propellant, which produces an output of 530 hp and maximum torque of 830 Nm. While the V12 is combined with automatic gearbox seven speeds, the V8 debuts nine new relationships.
Maybach Mercedes S 600, touchdown
While benefits are not everything in a model of its kind, do not leave much to be desired. Both versions accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 5 seconds and reaches 250 km / h, although the V12 is considerably more thirsty than its relative of eight cylinders. The S 500 approved for consumption is 8.9 liters per hundred kilometers (207 g / km CO2) and the S 600 amounts to 11.7 liters, which corresponds to 274 g / km of carbon dioxide.
From June also offer a version of the S 500 4Matic with driving all four wheels. In addition, Mercedes-Benz has announced that this year 2015 will launch two more variants of the Class S, one Pullman, even longer, and a convertible, for a total of six (short wheelbase, long wheelbase, coupé, Maybach, Pullman and Convertible ).
Like the conventional S-Class, the Maybach offers all assistance systems and safety, such as cruise control with wizard jams (Stop & Go Pilot) and management assistance, brake Pre-Safe with pedestrian detection, Brake Assist BAS Plus, active lane change detector, automatic beam or the night vision assistant, among others.
Maybach Mercedes S 600, touchdown
In addition, some innovations such as airbags in the rear seat bench are incorporated (to prevent slip below the belt when the seat is reclined position), the approximator the buckle (the closure is lifted to facilitate anchoring) and may acquire other as the belt itself with airbag.
The Spanish market is currently only available variant S 500 V8 with 455 hp, whose starting price, including taxes and transportation, is 152,125 euros.
Interior authentic luxury
Perhaps the powertrain invite us to climb to the driving position, but as see what offers the rear, will not want to leave it. The available space for the legs is significantly higher than in a long wheelbase S-Class and although the overall design and layout of controls is the same, the Maybach has higher quality decorative moldings, chrome details and materials of the highest order, as wood.
Maybach Mercedes S 600, touchdown
Both the front center armrest and rear incorporate Maybach logo engraved into the leather of his coat. On the doors, for example, the coating is hand-stitched leather and available in different skin types. As with AMG models, the analog clock on the front center console is signed by the famous firm IWC. Of course, are standard the curtains to keep the sun (side and rear).
As in the normal S-Class, the flagship rear seat cabin is right because it is the one that provides more space to move forward the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the two rear seats enjoy the same amenities and are Executive Series. Both "hide" behind the passenger rear pillar (for what more privacy and through increased livability that allow those extra 20 inches) and feature integrated into the backrest of the front seats screens, through which you can access the vehicle navigation system, a multimedia or Internet browser, for example.
If opting for the rear seats First Class (the next step to Executive), an extended rear console that spans the transmission tunnel and the rear armrest and cupholders features air-conditioned and, optionally, with two folding metal tables type is added plane that deploy easily to work or eat and can be guardades in the console.
Maybach Mercedes S 600, touchdown
Among the most interesting option that are available in the Mercedes S-Class Maybach found the Air-Balance package incorporating a fragrance to the air conditioning system, a set of two glasses of champagne Robbe & Berking silver plated, panoramic sunroof (optional variable opacity in the S 600) or audio systems Burmester (normal or 3D, the latter with 24 speakers), which also include a feature that amplifies the voice of the driver and do get the sound to the rear passenger compartment through the speakers .
first Impressions
Upon opening the tailgate obvious leap in quality, but the overall look, except for details like wood and extra leather, distinctive Maybach mats or wool, is similar to a Class S. We seat ahead one hour and a half ride by California, with driver, to live in our own flesh the experience you buy a Maybach, which probably will not ever drive.
The seats are more like those of the Business cabin of an airplane to a car. They are extremely comfortable, much recline, electric adjustment and memory, have footrests, massage function and also the headrests are soft as a cushion, so falling asleep during the trip is not difficult.
Maybach Mercedes S 600, touchdown
The large space and silence of the passenger compartment highway speeds are the two strengths of the vehicle. Furthermore, infotainment and navigation system and user interface are far ahead than other luxury manufacturers like Rolls-Royce and Bentley. In general everything seems much more modern, and all for half the price that British models.
Maybe to the exquisite client Maybach Mercedes-sharing interface as Mercedes-Benz will not be satisfied at all, but the truth is that quality is unquestionable. No logos Maybach on display, except momentarily displayed on the front screen to start the vehicle, but to our knowledge, is secondary: best quality that only exclusivity. In the rear screens miss some functions such as gain access to the configuration of Wi-Fi vehicle.
Moreover, the occupants can play different DVD (or the same, but at the same time, of course), music from a phone (with Bluetooth) and can browse different websites, but have to share the radio station, which listening through wireless headphones and is independent of which can carry the conductor. The remote control, as in the Class S, battery powered. We also miss that had battery and could be loaded into the vehicle, thus avoiding having to change the batteries every so often. Details, please.
Maybach Mercedes S 600, touchdown
After a while on board we opened the rear center glove box and found a fridge in which fit large bottles (wine or champagne, although in our case are water). The only downside to this option is the remaining space in the trunk (see photo), although it may Maybach customer is not important. Would also like to read Motorpasión from the car, through the Web browser and the rear screen.
Both versions equipped with the so-called Magic Body Control as standard, which reads the road and adjusts the suspension accordingly, causing the occupants enjoy maximum comfort. In normal driving is not too obvious, but when you face a big pothole or speed bump, the effect is stunning. Almost no noticeable obstacle. The body does not move, while the suspension does the job. As in the Class S, is amazing.
In short, it is likely that the customer looking for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach will offer things that normal S Class is unable to offer but, above all, to those seeking a luxury saloon highest level, options with the latest technology are reduced to one: Maybach Mercedes S-Class will not have the kind of a Rolls-Royce, nor as expensive and exclusive as it looks the English materials, but certainly offers a lot for a lot less money.
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