The shiny eye of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. All photos courtesy Emirates Motor Company
The shiny eye of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. All photos courtesy Emirates Motor Company
And into the desert.
And into the desert.
The classic Maybach logo above the rear headlight.
The classic Maybach logo above the rear headlight.
The Maybach grille is recognisable by its three-dimensional trim strips.
The Maybach grille is recognisable by its three-dimensional trim strips.
The Maybach badge in all its glory.
The Maybach badge in all its glory.
The Maybach arrives in the UAE.
The Maybach arrives in the UAE.
Comfort is what the Maybach is all about, with full leather trim coming as standard.
Comfort is what the Maybach is all about, with full leather trim coming as standard.
State-of-the-art controls will get the seat into whatever position you fancy.
State-of-the-art controls will get the seat into whatever position you fancy.
Chauffeurs won't find driving a chore.
Chauffeurs won't find driving a chore.
Just to make sure you remember what the model is.
Just to make sure you remember what the model is.
Don't forget it's a Mercedes, too.
Don't forget it's a Mercedes, too.
It's all very neat in a Maybach.
It's all very neat in a Maybach.
Shiny wheel rims on the Maybach.
Shiny wheel rims on the Maybach.

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New Mercedes-Maybach S-Class rolls its way into Abu Dhabi

The top-of-the-range German luxo barge has been on a tour of the UAE capital ahead of its official release later this year

Simon Wilgress-Pipe
Simon Wilgress-Pipe

March 15, 2021

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If a standard Mercedes S-Class isn't quite posh enough for you, you needn't worry, as the new Maybach S-Class – about as high-end as you can get – has just made landfall in Abu Dhabi.

The manufacturer calls the model a classic three-box sedan (others call it a luxo-barge), but those familiar with past models may have guessed that this particular vehicle has rather more going on than other similar cars.

Formally a standalone luxury brand, the Maybach is one of the German marque’s most opulent offerings. This being the case, it’s a vehicle that will probably not be driven by those who buy one. That doesn’t mean it will sit around gathering dust, though – it’s an indicator that a lot of customers will be sitting in the back while a chauffeur does the honours.

So, driving and handling aside, it’s all about the comfort of the ride. Mercedes describes the new Maybach S-Class as being a vehicle with “the utmost grace”, assuring “maximum comfort” and an “aura of grandeur”.

No underselling there, then. Mercedes may have a point, though, as, for many years now, top-of-the-range Maybachs have been used by busy business people as mobile offices, and these are not the kind of people to put up with an ounce of automotive discomfort.

Comfort is what the Maybach is all about, with full leather trim coming as standard.
Comfort is what the Maybach is all about, with full leather trim coming as standard.

Much of the interior bears a resemblance to a standard S-Class, but it’s the extra attention to detail that lifts the Maybach above many of its namesake vehicles. Standard features include a panoramic sunroof, powered shades for the rear windows and leather trim throughout.

You can't get this latest Maybach S-Class on your driveway just yet, as full production won't actually start until June

When it comes to what is happening under the bonnet, the S680, to give it its official title, will be powered by a six-litre V12 engine that will generate a whopping 630 horsepower.

The name dates back to one Wilhelm Maybach, who created a motoring company that was making vehicles under this moniker from the early 20th century. After various manoeuvrings, the Maybach found its way under the Mercedes umbrella and, since 2014, has been part of the S-Class roster. Right at the top of said roster, of course.

You can’t get this latest Maybach S-Class on your driveway just yet, as full production won’t actually start until June, but customers in the UAE capital who have got their orders in early can expect delivery from local distributor Emirates Motor Company later on this year.

The vehicle’s starting price is Dh950,000 ($258,679).

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Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm
Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual
Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L/100km
On sale: Available to order now
Price: From Dh801,800
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Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

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