2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach

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Rating8.6

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Fullsize Sedan
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$189,350
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Luxury at its finest

Fuel addict powertrain

New model on the Mercedes-Benz lineup

Puissant V12 engine

Other sedans have more spacious trunks

Serene ride and comfortable seating

Specs & Features

$189,350

price

523 hp @ 4900 rpm

horsepower

612 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.0L 12cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Sedan is a direct competitor to the Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive Sedan. Meanwhile, the Maserati Quattroporte GTS Sedan and the Bentley Flying Spur Sedan are also potential rivals where the former has the lowest price tag and the latter is the most expensive challenger among the bunch. With standalone trim, the Maybach starts off at an MSRP of $189,350. It is offered with a 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, producing 523 horsepower and 612 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Maybach manages a 0-60 of 5.0 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG.

Buying Advice

Although the Maybach doesn’t lack in terms of features, you can still opt for the Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS which limits the seating capacity to 4 and makes adds more creature comforts in the second row. We also suggest opting for the Magic Sky Control worth $4,950.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

 

Features

 

Fuel Economy
6.7/10

 

Safety
6.0/10

 

Competition
8.0/10

Final Verdict

 

Trims

    S 600
    $189,350 onwards
    • 20-Inch wheels
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Four zone automatic climate control
    • Panoramic sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$189,350

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.6

Horsepower

523 hp @ 4900 rpm

Torque

612 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

Capacity

5

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$206,000

Gasoline

8.1

552 hp @ 6650 rpm

465 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm

4

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$81,500- $137,900

Gasoline

8.51

333 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$303,700- $335,600

Gasoline

8.47

505 hp @ 4000 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$201,000- $222,300

Gasoline

8.66

500 hp @ 6000 rpm

487 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$81,300- $97,400

Gasoline

8.75

320 hp @ 5200 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

5

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$45,295- $72,320

Gasoline

8.21

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$53,495- $87,465

Gasoline

8.64

265 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$32,260- $45,190

Gasoline

8.05

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$74,400- $121,000

Gasoline

8.3

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.08 sec--
    4.1 sec12.4 sec176 mph
    4.8 sec--
    4.9 sec13.2 sec-
    5.1 sec13.4 sec-
    5.17 sec12 sec174 mph

    2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg20 mpg15 mpg21.1 gal.274.30/422 mi.
      22 mpg31 mpg25 mpg19.5 gal.429/604.50 mi.
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg20.6 gal.432.6/597.4 mi.
      19 mpg31 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.362.9/592.1 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg21.1 gal.379.8/590.8 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19 gal.342/532 mi.

      2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        214.7 in.74.8 in.59 in.5 in.132.5 in.
        230 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        208.6 in.77.8 in.58.6 in.4 in.120.7 in.
        207.4 in.76.7 in.57.9 in.6 in.122.9 in.

        2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.3 cu.ft.-12.3 cu.ft.
          19.2 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.168.3 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.83 cu.ft.31.3 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.108.2 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
          15.6 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.

          2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            12.3 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-
            13.1 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.-
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            108.4 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.31.3 cu.ft.-
            72.2 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.6 ft.
            29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.110 ft.

            2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --5269 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3647 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1340 lbs.4006 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4029 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4204 lbs.
              -1576 lbs.4630 lbs.

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