2011 Maybach 62

The Maybach 62 comes at an MSRP of $465,750. There are two trim levels with the car: the 62 Base and the 62 S. The standard features of the Base 62 come with a pair of different partition walls, electronically controlled air suspension, 19-inch flat screen rear television, power-operated glass, and an intercom, power sunroof, traction control, 19-inch aluminum wheels, leather, and wood interior. It also gets front and rear Fog/driving lights, Windshield wipers - rain-sensing, SmartKey remote entry, ParkAssist Parking assist, and heated power front and rear seats with memory. The cabin also includes Bluetooth connectivity, SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan Radio, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning, separate controls, and a DVD player. The S only gets a better performance output with its bigger engine and bigger 20-inch aluminum wheels.

The 2011 Maybach 62’s standalone features include a three-person rear bench seat, different front and rear partition designs, solar panel module, rear passengers and include additional rear-seat entertainment options, ventilated front or rear seats, folding rear picnic tables

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The Maybach 62 is the epitome of luxury and German craftsmanship. The car comes equipped with several features, which were surely put with the future in mind. It also features a powerful 5.5L and 6.0L twin-turbo V12 powertrain. The second-hand market is where you should expect to find good prices for the 2011 Maybach 62.

Release Date

The 2011 Maybach 62 has already been released.

The 2011 Maybach 62 Base model comes with a twin-turbocharged 5.5L V12 engine which makes 543 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a twin-turbocharged 6.0L V12 is featured in the 62 S which makes 620 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, which is around 16 horses more as compared to the previous edition. The powertrain has a standard 5-speed automatic transmission is standard with 2011 62 with an RWD in both of its variants. The Maybach 62 reaches the 60 MPH mark in 5.5 seconds. The top speed that can be achieved in 2011 62 is 155 MPH.

The 2011 Maybach 62’s V12 engine makes more power output than the 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. The best power and torque output amongst the three competitors is the Bentley Mulsanne. The Maybach 62 offers the worse 0-60 MPH as compared to the Mulsanne. The Phantom is slightly slower than the 62. The top speed of the 2011 62 is 194 MPH which is at par with other segment cars.

2011 Maybach 62 Ride and Handling

The 2011 Maybach 62 is not just a car with an upscale interior, but also a nimble riding automobile that can stay composed even on large bumps on the road as well. The suspension of the 62 is engineered in such a way that the car does not get jerks while riding on uneven pavement, rather it absorbs undulations effectively. The body roll is negligible, as the car features anti-roll bars, and even has a low stance profile. The steering feedback is apt, and impressive enough to give you confidence, even at high speeds. Furthermore, the noise insulation curbs all the unnecessary outside sounds, even when you are driving the 62 at high speeds.

2011 Maybach 62 Braking Performance

The brake pads of the 2011 Maybach 62 last about 30,000-60,000 miles depending on the way your drive. The car comes with 14.8-inch front brake rotors and 14 inches of rear brake rotors. The Maybach 62 experiences a slight nosedive, due to the weight distribution of the car. The car gets an Electrohydraulic 8-circuit braking system with dual electrohydraulic control units. In addition to that, the car also features predictive brake priming, an adaptive brake pedal, and automatic brake-pad drying.

The Maybach 62 comes with bigger front rotors as compared to the Rolls Royce Phantom. On the other hand, the Phantom has a bigger set of rear brake rotors. The Maybach 62 is the heaviest of all the rivals, followed by the Phantom and the Mulsanne. This leads to an increase in the overall momentum of the 62 at times driving at high speeds. Furthermore, the data for the stopping distance of all the competitors is not yet available.

The 2011 Maybach 62 comes with a gas mileage of 10 MPG in a city and 16 MPG on a highway. The combined efficiency of the 62 ended up being 12 MPG. At such a price, buyers usually don’t consider fuel economy as a feasible metric. The 2011 62 has an enormous 29.1-gallon fuel tank capacity. Over a full fuel tank, the 2011 edition of the car is expected to travel around 291.1 miles in a city, whereas it can travel up to 156.6 miles on the highway. The combined range of travel of the car is around 349.2 miles.

The 2011 Maybach 62 is less fuel economy in a city and on highways as compared to the 2011 Rolls Royce Phantom and the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. The 62 comes with the largest fuel tank capacity amongst the rivals. The Maybach 62 provides the best range of travel in a city, while the Phantom and the Mulsanne offer better ranges over a highway. The Phantom leads in the overall combined range.

The Maybach 62’s front interior compartment looks similar to the previous edition’s Mercedes-Benz S-Class. However, the electrical controls present inside the cabin feel out of date. The interior features include reclining and heated bucket seats with full-sized retractable footrests, a refrigerated compartment, front, and rear dual-zone climate control, leather and wood interior styling, heated mirrors, and keyless entry. The car comes with a 38.8 inches front headroom and 41.3 inches of front legroom. At the rear, it gets 38.4 inches of rear headroom and 40.3 inches of legroom.

The 2011 Maybach 62 offers less front and rear legroom as compared to the Rolls Royce Phantom. However, it leads in terms of front shoulder room and legroom. The interior dimensions of the Bentley Mulsanne are not yet available. There is plenty of room available in all three rivals. If we compare the design, we would vouch for the Phantom’s interior. Even though the 62 is fairly feature extensive, it fails to provide the classic luxury of the Phantom.

Some of the key interior features available with the 2011 Maybach 62 include:

• Dual climate control
• Leather trim front cabin
• Keyless entry
• Reclining bucket seats
• Heated seats
• Refrigerated compartment

How intuitive is the 2011 Maybach 62 infotainment system?

The 2011 Maybach 62 is equipped with a DVD entertainment system with a flat screen LCD monitor for the first row. It has the option to add 19-inch flat-screen television mounted at one of the two partition walls between the compartments. There is not much information out there about the infotainment of the 62, but the car surely features include SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan Radio, Bluetooth connectivity, an onboard navigation system, a rear audiovisual system with a DVD player, Bose sound system with 21 speakers, a console-mounted six-CD changer, satellite radio, and an auxiliary audio jack.

Some of the most notable infotainment features available with the 2011 Maybach 62 include:

• Optional 19-inch screen
• Sirius FM
• Onboard Navigation system
• LCD monitor
• AM/FM Radio
• Bluetooth Connectivity

The 2011 Maybach 62's front face comes with a signature grille design that is commonly found in the premium segment of Mercedes, especially from its previous decade. The 62 also got exterior updates in 2011. You can find all new bumpers and sheet metal installed front and rear. The side profile of the car is further enhanced by the large set of 19 and 20-inch silver aluminum wheels. The brand provides the 62 with Front and rear Fog/driving lights. heated mirrors. The car is 242.7 inches long and has a width of 78 inches. The total wheelbase of the car is 150.7 inches.

The 2011 Maybach 62 is longer than the 2011 Rolls Royce Phantom and the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. The 62 is also taller than the Mulsanne. The 62 comes with the largest wheelbase among its rivals, followed by the Phantom and the Mulsanne. The Mulsanne appears to be the most attractive among the three rivals. The Rolls Royce looks appealing as well due to its robust front face, which is missing in the 62.

Some standout exterior features include:

• All-new bumper design
• Quad headlights
• Foglights
• 19-inch alloys 
• Signature grille design
• Heated mirrors

The 2011 Maybach 62 comes with a lightweight external frame that can resist the force of an impact effectively. It is also durable and provides the utmost rigidity. Similar to other Maybcahs in the segment, the 62 gets front and rear side airbags and side curtain airbags. Other safety features that come standard with the car include an electrohydraulic brake system, Parktronic parking assist, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system, and pre-tensioners. The car also gets a security system to prevent theft. Furthermore, it gets a passive safety system that evaluates the severity of an accident. Based on this, it provides a necessary response. The crash test ratings for the 2011 Maybach 62 is not available.

Some of the major safety features available with the 2011 Maybach 62 include

• Pretensioners
• Electronic stability system
• ABS
• Security system
• Airbags
• Rearview Camera

2011 Maybach 62 vs 2011 Rolls Royce Phantom 

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is similarly priced as compared to the 2011 Maybach 62. The Phantom comes with the classic interior luxury design which, to us, looked more attractive. The buttons and switches inside the Maybach 62 also appeared outdated, which was certainly not the case with the Phantom. The 62 provides better power delivery and torque output as compared to the 2011 Rolls Royce Phantom. In terms of acceleration, the 62 is able to reach the 60 MPH mark in slightly less time than the competitor.

2011 Maybach 62 vs 2011 Bentley Mulsanne

The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is substantially cheaper as compared to the 2011 Maybach 62. The Mulsanne leads in terms of overall power and torque delivery. The Mulsanne also reaches the 60 MPH mark quicker than the Maybach 62. Furthermore, the 62 will cost you more money on the road as it comes with lower gas mileage than the Mulsanne. On the outside, we found the Mulsanne a bot more appealing than the 62.

The 2011 Maybach 62 is an all-around vehicle that delivers luxury to the rich, and performance to the enthusiasts, but it certainly is not a vehicle that can be put hard on acceleration. The cabin is plush and comfortable and comes with plenty of features. The exterior looks appealing as well. However, both of these aspects are not the best among the rivals, and you might prefer switching to another option if any one of these matters to you more. The powertrain of the car offers decent power and torque output as well. It is quick and reaches the 60 MPH mark in less time. In our opinion, if you can find a good deal in the used car market, or maybe an auction, then you can consider buying the 2011 Maybach 62.