Mercedes-Benz Launches the Locally Produced Mercedes-Maybach
Mercedes-Maybach launched in India. Prices start at Rs 1.67 cr and it’s sold out already.
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Key Highlights: Mercedes-Maybach
- Start of production of the Mercedes-Maybach S 500 underscores Mercedes-Benz India’s proven prowess in manufacturing world-class products in India
- The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class combines the perfection of the S-Class, with the exclusivity of the Maybach
- Aeroacoustics Performance: Mercedes-Maybach is the ‘World’s Quietest Production Saloon’ for rear seat passengers
- The debut of rear seatbelt air bags and cushion bags is a first in India. A total of 12 airbags in Mercedes-Maybach
- The fully customised Mercedes-Maybach S 600 (CBU) is priced at INR 2.60 crore (ex-showroom, Pune)
- The locally produced Mercedes-Maybach S 500 is priced at INR 1.67 crore (ex-showroom, Pune)
Mercedes-Benz India launched the ultimate symbol of luxury motoring across the world, the Mercedes-Maybach, in India. The car will have two variants – the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 and the S 500.
The launch of the luxury saloon also marks the introduction of Mercedes-Benz’s new sub-brand, ‘Mercedes-Maybach’, for the Indian market.
The Mercedes-Maybach S 500 is the most luxurious Mercedes-Benz ever to be locally produced in India.
With the launch of the Mercedes-Maybach, we now expand the current range of the S-Class with the addition of a vehicle that sets a new benchmark for exclusivity and meets even the most discerning of requirements in terms of its appointments. The Mercedes-Maybach, which is the most prestigious and exclusive offering from us till date, will strengthen Mercedes-Benz’s unparalleled presence in the topmost end of the luxury car market in India.
— Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India
All the units that the company expected to sell for the Maybach were sold even before the launch of the car in India.
The Mercedes-Maybach is distinguished by extra spaciousness with lavishly designed, prestigious interiors which offer extensive scope for individualisation.
The most unique safety feature debuting with the Mercedes-Maybach is the rear seat belt-bags and cushion bags. The belt-bag is an inflatable seat belt strap that reduces the load on the ribcage in a front impact and is thus able to reduce the risk of injury to passengers in the rear.
The sliding sunroof in a Mercedes-Maybach S 600 is available with optional Magic Sky Control technology from Mercedes-Benz. The glass can be switched to light or dark at the touch of a button, thus creating a special interior ambience.
There are two Mercedes-Maybachs for India – a completely built unit (CBU) S 600 and the more localised S 500.
The Mercedes-Maybach is 207 mm longer than the S-Class. The Mercedes-Maybach S 600’s V12 bi-turbo engine generates an output of 530 hp, with a displacement of 5980 cc and a maximum torque of 830 Nm.
It completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds while the top speed is 250 km/h.
The V8 bi-turbo engine in the Mercedes-Maybach S 500 has a displacement of 4663 cc and an output of 338 kW (459hp). The peak torque is 700 Nm.
Standard Luxury Features of Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
- Airmatic suspension
- Exclusive nappa leather upholstery
- Air Balance Package
- Pre-Safe rear package with rear seat belt-bag
- Burmester 3D surround system with 1540 watt with 24 speakers
- Seven colour ambient lighting
- Night View Assist Plus
- Chauffer Package
Additional Luxury Features of Mercedes-Maybach S 600
- Magic Body Control Suspension
- Magic Vision Control
- Splitview
- Head-Up Display
- Front seat massagers for driver and co-driver
- Anti-Theft Protection Package
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