2020 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Review
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2020 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Review
byChristian Wardlaw
Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.
Pros
- Exceptionally comfortable and quiet
- Outstanding rear-seat features and functionality
- Loaded with advanced safety features
- Choice of two powerful engines
Cons
- Not considerably different from the already excellent standard S-Class
- Limited cargo space in the trunk
What's new
- Standard model gets new front and rear bumpers to better distinguish it from the S-Class
- Limited-production Night Edition debuts
- Part of the first Mercedes-Benz Maybach generation introduced for 2016
Overview
Mercedes-Benz advertises its products under a tagline reading "the best or nothing." Within its luxury sedan lineup, "the best" Mercedes is the Maybach, a gussied-up S-Class that is expensive, rare and just a little over-the-top. Boasting a stretched wheelbase with sumptuous rear passenger accommodations, exclusive design details inside and out, and near limitless customization potential, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Maybach represents the ultimate in three-pointed star luxury.
This is, however, the Maybach's final year in current form. A redesigned 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is coming, with a planned Maybach model bringing new heights of style, performance and technology. To encourage buyers who want satisfaction now instead of later, the 2020 Maybach S 560 4Matic sedan gets revised front and rear bumper designs to add an extra layer of one-year-only exclusivity. A Maybach S 650 Night Edition also debuts, but it's offered only in the U.S. market and is limited to a production run of 15 cars. Read our test team's Expert Rating to learn more about the Maybach and how it stacks up against other ultra-luxury sedans.
Edmunds Expert Rating
great
8.4/10
Edmunds Rating
Our VerdictThe Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
Supremely comfortable, configurable and cosseting, the Maybach is a car to be driven in. Its back seat is an embarrassment of riches for its occupants. Fast, smooth transport that manages its heft well. Buyers seeking ultimate exclusivity may sniff at its S-Class origin, but its luxury is undeniable.
Rated for you by America's best test team.
Which Maybach does Edmunds recommend?
It doesn't come with the Maybach's available V12 engine, but the S 560 4Matic is our pick for its standard all-wheel-drive system. Even when you're spending this kind of cash on an ultra-luxury car, it can pay to be practical, and the S 560 4Matic will prove more sure-footed during New York, Chicago and Denver winters.
2020 Mercedes-Benz Maybach models
There are two versions of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Maybach for your consideration: the S 560 4Matic and the S 650.