Mercedes-Maybach S580

 

Like the standard S-Class, the ultra-luxury Mercedes-Maybach S-Class was redesigned for the 2021 model year. The current Maybach S-Class is offered in two trims: the S580 and S680. The main focus of this post will be on the Maybach S580 since that is the specific model featured here. It is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 496 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque paired to a nine-speed automatic. It launches from zero to 60 mph in around four seconds and comes standard with Mercedes-Benz's 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. On the other hand, the Maybach S680 is powered by a twin-turbo V12 with greater performance figures than the S580. The Maybach S580 contains the same engine, gearbox, drivetrain, and performance figures as the standard S580, except the Maybach version has a more flashy design and more upscale features and amenities. In addition, the Maybach S-Class has a seven-inch longer wheelbase than the standard S-Class to provide additional space inside its cabin.

Notable features on the Maybach S580 include a 48-volt mild hybrid system, air suspension, active sound cancellation system, rear-wheel steering, virtually every area of the interior covered in leather and other fine materials, heated, ventilated, massaging, and reclining seats, 64-color LED ambient lighting, and available additional rear seat entertainment options. Like the standard S-Class, the Maybach version also comes standard with a 12.8-inch center touchscreen display with Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Pricing for the Mercedes-Maybach S580 starts at around $185,000. Overall, the current Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is one of the most impressive and magnificent luxury vehicles out there. Like with the EQS in the previous post, after hearing that my local Mercedes-Benz dealer had one in stock, I had to go see it up close for the first time, and it was absolutely worth it.

Included below are additional photos I took of the current standard Mercedes-Benz S-Class. 

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

 

The EQS is the first in a series of Mercedes-Benz EQ electric vehicles to hit the market, and it is basically an electric, futuristic S-Class. It is all-new for 2022, and the EQS comes in either 450+, 580, or AMG guises. The main focus of this post will be the base 450+ model because each example featured in this post is a 450+. The EQS 450+ has an electric motor on its rear axle producing 329 horsepower and 409 lb-ft of torque, launching from zero to 60 mph in an estimated 5.5 seconds. On the other hand, the EQS 580 adds an electric motor to its front axle and has an increased power output over the 450+. The EQS comes standard with an adaptive air suspension, a rear-axle steering system that can turn the rear wheels up to 4.5 degrees (an optional upgrade can turn the rear wheels up to 10 degrees), a 107.8-kWh battery pack, and a super luxurious and high-tech cabin with all of the fix-ins. A more traditional dashboard with a touchscreen display in the center comes standard, while a 56-inch Hyperscreen that is basically one giant display with three distinct screens is optional. The three displays in the Hyperscreen consist of the gauge cluster, MBUX infotainment center touchscreen, and passenger-side touchscreen, and it looks incredible. 

The EQS 450+ can travel up to 350 miles on a single charge. Also characteristic of the EQS' cabin are multi-color LED ambient lighting, headrest pillows, massaging functions in the seats, and a tablet to control the MBUX infotainment system from the rear seats. Pricing for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ starts at $103,360. In other related news, Mercedes-Benz just unveiled the EQS SUV, which borrows similar styling cues from the EQS sedan but has additional space for cargo and two more passengers along with a taller ride height. Overall, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is one of the best all-around electric cars in existence. I have been excited about the EQS ever since its inception and was completely blown away when I saw a handful of them up close for the first time almost two months ago. The future of the auto industry is (mostly) electric, and Mercedes-Benz definitely hit one out of the park with the EQS.