2012 Maybach 62

The 2012 Maybach 62 is a luxurious sedan with an extended wheelbase. There is also a shorter wheelbase Maybach 57 which gets a separate review. The extended long wheelbase variant sedan Maybach 62 is also available in two trim levels a base 62 and 62 S. The Maybach 62 gets a slightly lower power output compared to the 62 S sedan. The 62 S also gets bigger wheels, higher-performance tires, a slightly lower ride height, a sportier suspension, and some minor differences in exterior styling. It gets all the luxury features even with the base trim level. There are also plenty of optional standalone features you can include to add some extra creature comforts to your car like ventilated front or rear seats, a three-person rear bench seat, different front and rear partition designs, and more.

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Although the base Maybach 62 trim gets all the features of comfort and convenience that the higher trim gets, the 62 S gets a better power output and performance features. The 2012 Maybach 62 S comes out as a better option for those who want a slightly better performance. But for most people, even the base trim gets everything that you need. You can rather invest in some of the optional features like ventilated front and rear seats. 

The 2012 Maybach 62 is powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces 543 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The performance is quite good for the segment. The luxury sedans in the segment are not designed for quick acceleration or an engaging driving experience. The performance is good enough to pull such a heavy and long sedan smoothly. It can help the Maybach 62 to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds. The Maybach 62 S gets a slightly bigger 6-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine. There is not a huge improvement in the performance with the Maybach 62 S as it takes 5.4 seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph which is 0.2 seconds quicker than the standard Maybach 62. 

The 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is the quickest car in the competition taking less than five seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph. The quarter-mile run timing is also quite impressive at 13.4 seconds. The Maybach 62 comes next taking 5.4 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The Maybach 62 S is a tad quicker taking 5.2 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill. The Rolls Royce Phantom takes the last spot in terms of outright acceleration taking 5.7 seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph. However, the buyers in the segment do not care for these small performance differences. 

2012 Maybach 62 Ride and Handling

The handling of a car depends a lot on the length and overall dimensions of a car. The Maybach 62 is a very long car that is over 20 feet in length. When you are driving such a long and hefty car, you will feel the length of the car for sure. That obviously hampers the handling of the car. The handling of the Maybach 62 is not tiring considering its massive size. But when you wish to maneuver it in tight spaces, it will take a lot of effort for sure. 

The steering wheel of the Maybach 62 feels quite light for such a massive car. It gains good enough weight when you touch higher speeds. You should not expect much feel and feedback from the steering wheel as it focuses more on offering an effortless driving experience. One thing that stands out in the Maybach 62 is its excellent ride quality. It manages to soak all the road bumps pretty well so that you can get a comfortable nap in the cabin. 

2012 Maybach 62 Braking Performance

The Maybach 62 is a luxury-focused sedan and performance is not in prime focus for the buyers. Other than that, it is also one of the heaviest cars in the segment even without any accessories or options. Considering all these factors, the Maybach 62 does not come with excellent braking performance. It gets 14.8 inches of brake rotors in the front and 14 inches of brake rotors in the rear wheels The size of the rotors is not the only deciding factor behind the stopping distance of a car. Although the official braking distance is not available for the Maybach 62, you can expect an average stopping distance considering the weight of the car. However, the feedback from the brake pedals is quite progressive and you do not feel underconfident in case of sudden braking. 

Information about the braking hardware is not available for the Rolls Royce Phantom or the Bentley Mulsanne. The official stopping distance is also not available for any of the cars in the competition. The Bentley Mulsanne is the lightest car in the competition so it obviously gets an advantage in terms of braking performance. The Rolls Royce Phantom is slightly heavier than the Mulsanne. But the heaviest car in the competition remains the 2012 Maybach 62. The braking performance is good enough for all the cars in the competition and you will not be complaining about the braking performance of any of these cars. 

The massive size and weight of the 2012 Maybach 62 not only affect the braking performance of the car but also have an impact on the fuel economy figures. One more thing that affects the fuel economy figure of the car is its engine size. However, the buyers getting something like the Maybach 62 will not be worried about the fuel economy figures and can easily afford the high fuel expenses. The 2012 Maybach 62 manages to return 10 mpg in the city, 16 mpg on the highway, and 12 mpg of combined fuel economy figures. The biggest advantage of the Maybach 62 is its massive 29.1 gallons of fuel tank capacity. It helps the car deliver a maximum driving range of 466 miles in highway driving conditions on a full tank. 

The Maybach 62 returns the least fuel economy figures in the competition. But it also comes with the largest fuel tank capacity in the segment. Still, the Rolls Royce Phantom delivers a better driving range thanks to its better fuel economy figures and decent-sized fuel tank capacity. The Bentley Mulsanne also gets similar fuel efficiency when you compare it with the Rolls Royce Phantom. It is also not far behind in terms of overall driving range. It gets a slightly lesser driving range compared to the Maybach 62. 

The Maybach 62 is not a normal car meant for the masses and that is evident when you get inside the sedan. The front row of the cabin comes with luxurious materials and you get the feeling of a premium car for sure. But that feels like a luxurious car from a generation back as the cabin layout in the front and the control feels outdated. Things change when you get inside the rear row of the car and most owners will like to spend their time only. It gets two reclining seats that offer plenty of space and adjustment options so that you can comfortably stretch your legs. The Maybach 62 gets all the amenities in the rear seats to make sure you have a good time there. There are plenty of customization options to add your favorite features to the interior of the car.

The 2012 Maybach 62 offers quite a spacious cabin for both the front and rear seats of the car. It also gets the most spacious cargo area in the competition with 17.7 cubic feet of total cargo area. The Rolls Royce Phantom gets a more spacious rear row and it has the best legroom for the rear seat passengers in the rear. It gets a slightly less spacious cargo area compared to the Maybach 62. The interior dimensions are not available for the Bentley Mulsanne. However, it offers ample space in both rows of the cabin in the Mulsanne. The cargo area is slightly less than the other two rivals which is evident from its shortest wheelbase in the competition.

Standout interior features:

• Heated seats in front and rear
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Fully reclining power rear seats
• Folding rear picnic tables
• Front-seat memory settings
• Active air filtration

2012 Maybach 62 Infotainment

The 2012 Maybach 62 is a luxury sedan and Maybach has taken care of all your entertainment needs inside the cabin. There is one screen in the front dashboard for cabin control. Since the owners will be enjoying their road trip in the rear seats of the car, so Maybach 62 has ensured to keep plenty of entertainment options in the rear seats. Both the rear passengers get their own individual 9.5-inch screens for enjoying their favorite movies or videos. The Maybach 62 gets multiple options like an in-dash CD player, an auxiliary audio jack, a console-mounted six-CD changer, and a satellite radio. But with so many options and your individual screen, you also need a good audio system. The Maybach 62 gets a 21-speaker Bose surround sound audio system and it also offers two headsets for both passengers if they want to watch different shows. 

Standout infotainment features:

• Two 9.5-inches screens 
• Auxiliary audio jack
• Console-mounted six-CD changer
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Satellite Radio
• 21-speaker Bose surround audio system

One of the most disappointing factors of the 2012 Maybach 62 remains its exterior styling. The exterior design of the Maybach 62 has not changed even a bit in the last 10 years and it looks the same as it used to look when it was launched in 2002. It does not come as a surprise that the Maybach 62 looks quite outdated from the outside. You can feel the overall length of the car even from a distance as it is a more than 20 feet long car. The resemblance with the Mercedes S Class is still evident as the Maybach 62 is based on a modified version of the S-Class platform. No matter where you look at the car, it feels outdated and basic for its class. 

The 2012 Maybach 62 is the longest car in the competition with an overall length of more than 20 feet which makes it the best in the class. The wheelbase is also longer than all its rivals and that too with a significant margin. The Rolls Royce Phantom is significantly shorter than the Maybach 62 and the same goes for the wheelbase of the car. But it manages to space pretty well and the cabin does not feel cramped at all. The 2012 Bentley Mulsanne remains the most compact car in the competition and is also the lightest of them all. 

Standout exterior features:

• 19-inch wheels
• Bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlamps
• Auto-leveling headlamps
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Power rear sunshades
• Auto-dimming, power, heated side-view mirrors

The German automakers are known for their high safety standard and the Maybach 62 does not miss on that. It comes equipped with a long list of standard safety features and also includes some advanced driver assistance features. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) do not test the Maybach 62 for its safety ratings as it is an expensive luxury car not meant for the masses. But you can comfortably rely on the safety standard of the Maybach 62. It gets all the important safety features as a part of the standard package. The build quality is also pretty strong and should protect you well in case of an unfortunate incident.

Safety features include:

• Daytime running lights
• Four-wheel antilock brakes with traction control
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Front and rear side-impact airbags
• Side curtain airbags
• Electronic stability system

2012 Maybach 62 vs. 2012 Rolls Royce Phantom

The 2012 Rolls Royce Phantom is a super luxury sedan known for its sophistication globally. Although the Maybach 62 is priced close to the Rolls Royce Phantom and also offers an excellent package for its price, the Rolls Royce Phantom has a better aspirational value. The Maybach 62 is slightly quicker than the Rolls Royce Phantom in the 0 to 60 mph acceleration run but that hardly matters to the buyers in the segment. The Rolls Royce Phantom offers a better exterior design and a more sophisticated cabin with a better overall cabin layout. The Rolls Royce Phantom follows a timeless design both in the interior and the exterior of the car. 

2012 Maybach 62 vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne

The Maybach 62 and the Bentley Mulsanne both are luxury sedans with some of the most luxurious features but have some basic differences. The Bentley Mulsanne is a more agile car and also performs better than the Maybach 62 in the acceleration run. However, that does not make the Bentley Mulsanne a great car in terms of driving and it also has some disadvantages in terms of overall driving experience too. But in comparison, it performs better. But when you look at the interior of both these cars, the Maybach 62 offers a more spacious cabin that offers great comfort and plenty of space. 

Maybach has not been able to be a successful carmaker in the ultra-luxury car market when you look at the sales figures of the brand in the United States. However, they make some of the attractive options in the segment for buyers who do not want something like a Rolls Royce or a Bentley. The 2012 Maybach 62 is a top-of-the-line luxury sedan based on the Mercedes S-Class sedan. It has some downsides compared to its rivals like it feels quite outdated from the outside as it is based on the previous generation of the S-Class. The same applies to the dashboard of the car where the control feels from a generation behind. But the rear seats of the Maybach 62 offers quite an impressive list of creature comforts. There is plenty of room inside the cabin and the reclining seats also offer good support for the passengers. There are plenty of entertainment options as well for the rear-seat passengers. The performance is also quite good for the class from the 5.5-liter V12 engine. You can have a look at the 2012 Maybach 62 if it appeals to you more than the popular rivals.