2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Review - AutoGuide.com
Maybach was the pinnacle of Daimler’s extensive portfolio until a couple years ago when the revival of this historical division fizzled out like a New Year’s resolution two weeks into February. A long-wheelbase Maybach 62 could be optioned past the million-dollar mark, a manicured middle finger to the economically disadvantaged affluent. This Teutonic tenacity is characteristic of the folks in Stuttgart because Maybach is back for 2016 after a multi-year hiatus, though things are a little different this time around. Mercedes -Maybach is designed to service the world’s financial whales while Mercedes-AMG, their other sub-brand, caters to top-dollar speed freaks. Everything and Then Some The Mercedes-Maybach S600 is the tip of the spear Daimler’s thrusting back into the rarified luxury market. To compete with rivals from Rolls-Royce or Bentley this car has just about everything that could be fitted inside an automobile short of a petting zoo or a roof-top polo field. Compared to the “standard” S-Class on which it’s based, the Maybach has been elongated by more than eight inches in both wheelbase and overall length. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Source: www.autoguide.com
