What is Mercedes-Maybach?
Mercedes-Maybach is Mercedes-Benz’s luxury line, with the S-Class saloon as one of its best-known models. The current Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is built around the Z223 series and focuses on a spacious, carefully finished cabin, particularly for rear passengers.
The Maybach name has a longer history. Mercedes revived it as a standalone marque in 2002, producing the Maybach 57 and 62 through 2012. The modern Mercedes-Maybach name brings that luxury identity into the Mercedes-Benz range.
Generations and engines
The first modern Maybach generation ran from 2002 to 2012 and included the W240 and V240 models. The current Mercedes-Maybach S-Class generation, identified as I, began in 2021 and uses the Z223 series designation.
Powertrains vary by market and year. EU entries include petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions. The listed EU engine size is 4.0 litres, with power from 410 kW (557 PS) to 484 kW (658 PS). In North American listings, engine sizes range from 4.0 litres to 6.0 litres.
How economical is Mercedes-Maybach?
Consumption figures depend on the version and the test procedure. The lowest listed EU figure is 13.6 L/100 km on WLTP. The UK figure is 15.9 L/100 km on NEDC, while France’s is 15 L/100 km on NEDC. European WLTP and NEDC procedures differ from the EPA test used in the United States and Canada’s 5-cycle method, so results are best read in their market context.
For the United States, the lowest listed figure is 12.4 L/100 km under EPA, and the best combined rating is 19 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 11.3 L/100 km under the NRCan 5-cycle test. EU registration figures total 1,413 vehicles from 2010 to 2025, spanning the earlier Maybach era and newer Mercedes-Maybach models.
Where was Mercedes-Maybach sold?
Mercedes-Maybach entries appear in EU, UK, French, US and Canadian figures, with different recorded periods in each market. The name began as a standalone marque and is now used for luxury Mercedes-Benz models, including the S-Class.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between Maybach and Mercedes-Maybach?
Maybach was revived as a standalone marque for the Maybach 57 and 62, produced from 2002 to 2012. Mercedes-Maybach is the name used for luxury Mercedes-Benz models, including the S-Class.
What power does the Mercedes-Maybach range offer?
EU versions range from 410 kW (557 PS) to 484 kW (658 PS).
What is the lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figure is 11.3 L/100 km in Canada under the NRCan 5-cycle test.
Which markets have Mercedes-Maybach entries?
Entries appear in the EU, UK, France, US and Canada. Test procedures differ by market, so consumption figures should be read in context.