(LR) Santosh Iyer, VP – Sales and Martin Schwenk, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India with the S-Class Maybach
Mercedes-Benz India introduces new generation Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Car in the country. Prices of the S-Class Maybach start at ₹ 2.5 Cr for the S580, go up to ₹ 3.2 Cr for the S680 4MATIC (all prices, ex-showroom, India). While the former is locally assembled at the automaker’s Chakan plant, the latter arrives in India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). The new S-Class Maybach made its global debut in November 2020 and finally arrived in the country joining the new S-Class. The new offering is based on the standard S-Class and ups the luxury and richness by quite a few levels while offering more legroom, more creature comforts as well as a more powerful powertrain. Mercedes-Benz India has also confirmed that the S680 is on sale in India by 2023.
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The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is 31 mm longer than its predecessor, while the wheelbase is 180 mm longer for extra rear-seat legroom
Compared to the standard S-Class, the new generation Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gets a 180 mm longer wheelbase, with most of the extra length going towards increased legroom for rear seat passengers. The car is approximately 5.5 meters long and has extended rear doors that can be operated electrically. The driver can also operate them from the front seat with the ‘Doorman’ feature. The rear also gets individually adjustable bucket seats as standard that can be adjusted between 19 and 44 degrees with a deployable leg rest on the passenger side.
Compared to the standard variant, the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gets a distinctive bonnet with chromed fins, vertical slats and a Maybach grille with chrome surround. The car also gets LED digital lights. The model also gets the Maybach logo on the C-pillar. The signature dual-tone paint scheme remains as an option on offer. The car rides on 19-inch Maybach forged alloy wheels that get a retro-monoblock design, while the tires are noise-optimized. There’s also the option of upgrading to 20- or 21-inch wheels.
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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gets up to 5 screens with Nappa leather, Burmester sound system and MBUX
Tech upgrades on the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class include multi-contour massage for each seat, heated armrests, door panels, seat ventilation and even calf massage for the rear seat footrest. Customers can also opt for the Executive Rear Seat Package which includes wood trims, full-length center console, deployable tray table, rear-seat champagne cooler and custom solid metal flutes. The model gets the new-generation MBUX infotainment system which includes a 12.8-inch display at the front and center, a 12.3-inch digital instrument console, two 11.6-inch rear-seat entertainment monitors and a removable tablet located in the middle of the rear . seats.
Furthermore, the new S-Class Maybach has become the first car in India to get Level 2 autonomous driving with Evasive Steering Assist and Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic function. There are also 13 airbags including Nappa leather upholstery, Burmester sound system, two beltbags and rear airbags, optional rear-axle steering and airmatic air suspension.
Mercedes-Benz is offering 10 dual-tone paint schemes with the S680.
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The new generation Mercedes-Maybach S580 is powered by a new 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine that comes with EQ Boost 48-Volt mild-hybrid technology. The motor develops 496 bhp and 700 Nm of peak torque, with a 9-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels. The Mercedes-Maybach S680 is powered by a more powerful 6.0-litre V12 motor that develops 604 bhp and 900 Nm of peak torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via AWD while 0-100 kmph is reached in 4.5 seconds. The top speed is limited to 250 kmph. Both the engines comply with the upcoming BS6 Phase 2 norms, which the company says is the first automaker in India to do so. The S-Class Maybach will take on the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Bentley Flying Spur in the segment.
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