Mercedes-Maybach stands for the ultimate in exclusivity and individuality. The luxury brand combines the perfection of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the exclusivity of Maybach – now the top model from Mercedes-Benz is even more refined. A new radiator grille, optional two-tone paintwork and new exclusive color combinations in the interior ensure an even more distinguished look. The enhanced Mercedes-Maybach will celebrate its world premiere at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show on March 6, 2018 and will go on sale in the U.S. in late summer 2018 as a 2019 model year offering.

A reinterpretation of the Mercedes-Maybach radiator grille with its fine, vertical struts accentuates the front end. The grille was inspired  by  a pinstriped suit, and first made an appearance in the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, the exclusive coupe that thrilled connoisseurs and fans of the brand when it premiered at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August 2016.

The two-tone exterior paint finish is also a classic Mercedes-Maybach theme, now available in nine different color combinations. A double clear coat is also available as a further new option for all dark colors, which creates a brilliant surface finish with a piano lacquer effect and a special impression of depth. The second bodywork clear coat, including intermediate sanding, is intricately applied by hand in the Maybach Manufaktur by specially trained varnishers.

The exterior look of the top model is rounded off by a new, luxury 20-inch multi-spoke wheel. There are also three exclusive 20-inch wheels to choose from for the Mercedes-Maybach, including the iconic wheel that first debuted on the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Cabriolet.

Two new exclusive color combinations are offered in the interior: Armagnac Brown/Black and Savanna Beige/Black. The black Maybach Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery appointments can also be ordered with a choice of copper-, gold- or platinum-colored contrasting topstitching. A newly available trim option is also available in designo Magnolia flowing lines.

Overview of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class data (US spec):

With a length of 215 inches and a wheelbase of 132.5 inches, the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz model range exceeds the long-wheelbase S-Class Sedan by nearly 10 inches in both dimensions. Rear passengers benefit from these increased dimensions in terms of legroom, as well as from standard equipment that includes Executive seats and extended  interior  ambient  lighting  in  the rear cabin. The global success of the Mercedes-Maybach speaks volumes: since the market launch of the Maybach in February 2015 over 25,000 Mercedes- Maybach S-Class models have already been delivered to customers. In 2017, more than 1 in 10 S-Class models sold was a Mercedes-Maybach. Top markets for the Mercedes-Maybach include China, Russia and the U.S.

The 2019 Mercedes-Maybach enhancements will be premiered at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show in March and will go on sale in the U.S. in late summer 2018.

TheSteve - 2/24/2018 4:56:40 PM

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If someone beamed me back to 1990, showed me these pictures, and said "This is Lexus in 2018," I would have nodded and said "OK." If the same person would have then said to me, "This is *Mercedes* in 2018", I would have chuckled in disbelief.

It's not a bad car, by any means. It's just that Mercedes is no longer the stately, timeless, classic design it once was. And the interior looks kitchy and gimmicky at the same time (quilted mattress-tops on the seats and the dash?)

Some will love it. Others, not so much.

cidflekken - 2/24/2018 5:49:33 PM

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So, if someone showed you a picture of the new LS in 1990 and told you that that was going to be a Lexus in 2018, what would your reaction have been? The point is, the current S-Class and Maybachs represent Mercedes more than the new LS really represents Lexus. Lexus has absolutely strayed from its core and is trying to capture a new clientele and so far it has not been successful with their sedans. Even the new LC is falling short of the monthly projected sales. Mercedes' global sales numbers also provide clear evidence that by them sticking to their luxury-first, sport-second approach is clearly working. BMW and Audi are still trying to figure themselves out. BMW doesn't know if it still wants to be the Ultimate Driving Machine or The Ultimate Coddling Machine. Audi still can't figure out if they are content in Tier 2 territory or if they will actually truly contend at the Tier 1 level. Lexus knows the direction it wants to go, but doesn't realize that it's really not working. If not for the RX and NX (even the ES is declining), they wouldn't be more than the Japanese Volvo.

Runamukk - 2/24/2018 5:54:14 PM

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I've worked for Mercedes in sales for many years, spoken to many corporate reps and would like to offer some insight. When Mercedes initially brought back Maybach with the 57 and 62 they were priced in the $350k to $400k range and were a gigantic flop mostly for being too similar in appearance of the S Class of the day. Today's Maybach with a V8 which is now offered is around $40k (170k) over a comparably equipped S560 and priced very similarly to the S63 AMG.

In the past if you were to ask for a top of the line Mercedes the salesman would point you towards an AMG model. If performance were your thing then you would most like love the car however to a lot of people it's not so much the performance they are looking for but luxury/quietness/refinement/appointments. An insane 0-60 and having to hear a snarling exhaust system all the time while sitting on uncomfortable race seats and red stitching are not their thing.

What Mercedes is actually doing with the Maybach brand is branching off from the standard models similar to AMG but in a luxury direction. Not only is it very innovative since none of the other true competitors offer this but it will satisfy a need not currently met for the brand. Maybach will essentially become the highest expression of luxury for Mercedes models in the upper echelon of the Mercedes portfolio ie:GLS, G, etc.

Think of it more as a package than anything else with a dedicated vehicle here and there like the AMGT but luxury based.

cidflekken - 2/24/2018 6:01:25 PM

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Well said, Runamukk. M-Maybach today is essentially another trim level for the S-Class.

SanJoseDriver - 2/24/2018 10:16:12 PM

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I think "kitchy and gimmicky" are pretty accurate. The blue lights and many clusters of buttons for the electronics in the back seat make it look like a faux-brand Asian furniture store. I would add gimmicky and pretentious as well.

I know MB can do a lot better than this. When I think luxury seats, I think First Class on an airplane. The S-class Maybach Pullman hits it on the nose: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/vehicles/passenger-cars/mercedes-maybach/the-new-mercedes-maybach-pullman/ ... as did the original Maybachs. This is a step back.

stiffy - 2/24/2018 5:13:59 PM

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It's still an S-Class. Not distinguished enough in my opinion. Imagine BMW stretched out the 7 Series by a few inches and slapped a Rolls Royce badge on the bonnet.

cidflekken - 2/24/2018 6:02:11 PM

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Well, stiffy, technically that's exactly what the intent is here. They are not trying to create a whole new model.

MDarringer - 2/24/2018 8:41:18 PM

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It looks like a Hyundai XG300 face.

cidflekken - 2/25/2018 12:25:23 AM

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Which copied the grille from the Maybach 57/62.

MDarringer - 2/25/2018 8:05:34 AM

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Check your facts dumbass. The XG/Grandeur was on the market 3 years before the revival of Hitler's favorite brand.

cidflekken - 2/25/2018 3:07:53 PM

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Yep, you're right. The 1997 Maybach concept did not have the vertical grille slats that eventually found their way onto the 2002 production models, after the 1999 XG300. You finally got one right.

cidflekken - 2/25/2018 3:18:51 PM

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But maybe it should also be noted that Maybach had vertical grille slats on its SW42 model in 1939. Just, you know, throwing that out there.

Runamukk - 2/24/2018 11:14:23 PM

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@Sanjosedriver-

Black is definitely not the interior to get on a Maybach because for some reason even though it has a diamond pattern in the seat Mercedes uses the same Exclusive level interior as the S560 and it's not "puffy".

The Designo beige interior is the exact same as the Pullman and is what everyone that goes with a Maybach chooses. Fyi it comes with the quilted pillows and everything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGoGDRhoH1o

SanJoseDriver - 2/24/2018 11:49:14 PM

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It's crazy how much of a difference swapping the color and turning off the LEDs makes. I still think they need to streamline the controls, but that is a night & day difference (pun intended?).

Runamukk - 2/25/2018 2:52:01 AM

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Its not just the color. The beige Designo actually has a 3 dimensional puffy aspect to the quilting on the seats/dash where as the black is not 3 dimensional at all just a stitched diamond flat pattern. Also, almost all the seat has a diamond pattern on the beige where it is mostly just an accent on the black.

qwertyfla1 - 2/25/2018 8:56:56 AM

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The blue LED lighting doesn't belong in a car at this price point or caliber. It makes me want to drop some e and crank up some Deadmau5.

Runamukk - 2/25/2018 11:21:24 AM

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You can turn it off, dim it or change it to any one of 64 different colors.

FormerBenzGuy - 2/25/2018 9:35:01 AM

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Still looks too much like a C-Class to me

TomM - 2/25/2018 11:27:34 AM

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Mine will be a 2019 - and I actually like the new grill - not that I would complain if it had the old one. However - I would rather have had a 2018 model - since it was already sorted out - the 2019 I will get will be an early sample - something I have tried to avoid most of my life.

The fact is - the competition for the Maybach(Bentley and Rolls) is far more expensive- and cannot and does not offer the latest technology that the Maybach does. While that is a 2 edged sword (WHich is why top of the line cars are less reliable) - I am looking forward to trying some of them out.