2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Review
Price Estimate: $58,643 - $69,028





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Edmunds' Expert Review

by Travis Langness
Reviews Editor
Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.
Pros
- Exceptionally comfortable and quiet
- Outstanding rear-seat features and functionality
- Loaded with advanced safety features
- Choice of two powerful engines
Cons
- Not much different from the already excellent standard S-Class
- Limited cargo space in the trunk
What's new
- New paint options
- New Maybach-exclusive grille
- New leather, wood trim and contrast stitching options
- Part of the first Mercedes-Benz Maybach generation introduced for 2016
If you've got the means for an ultra-premium luxury sedan, let alone one you'll likely experience exclusively from the back seat, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach should be right at the top of your list. Based on the Mercedes S-Class, the Maybach has a longer wheelbase, longer bumper-to-bumper dimensions, and a big increase in interior space (mostly in the rear). The Maybach also comes with some exclusive cabin materials and upgraded interior features, catering to clients who will likely be driven to their destination by a chauffeur. And while it doesn't get much in the way of changes this year — a new grille and some new paint schemes — this big Mercedes is still worth your time.
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Located in San Rafael, CA
2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 560 KEY FEATURES INCLUDENavigation, DVD, Panoramic Roof, Full-Time 4MATIC All-Wheel, Rear Air. Heated Leather Seats, Su...
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Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDDUX8GB1KA453050
Stock: A453050P
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-11-2025 - 22,800 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Veloce Auto Center (745 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDDUX8GB8KA453322
Stock: V3036
Certified Pre-Owned: No
One of the most comfortable cars on the road today, the Maybach competes with the best of the best. Sure, you'll find most of the same equipment in a standard S-Class, but it won't feel as exclusive as a Bentley Mulsanne or a Rolls-Royce Phantom — and the Maybach does that. What's more, the Maybach may be significantly more expensive than the standard S-Class, or even the fancy AMG models, but compared to brands like Bentley and Rolls, it's a bargain.
The Maybach does come with some drawbacks, such as the price premium you pay over an S-Class, or the fact that you get a smaller trunk than you would with pretty much anything else in the segment. But we think those are tiny complaints in the grand scheme. For anyone with a pocketbook that's big enough, we definitely recommend a closer look.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
8.4 / 10Trim tested
Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 (turbocharged 6.0L V12 | 7-speed automatic | RWD).
Scorecard
Overall | 8.4 / 10 |
Driving | 8.0 |
Comfort | 9.0 |
Interior | 9.0 |
Utility | 7.0 |
Technology | 9.0 |
Driving
8.0The Maybach is not a driver's car, but this big, heavy sedan steers and handles more sharply than you'd expect. The twin-turbo V12 delivers effortless and potent acceleration from any speed. It's slightly detached-feeling but quite capable.
Acceleration
9.0You get sublimely smooth acceleration with the Maybach. It's effortless thrust and very rapid at full whack. Our test sedan hit 60 mph in 4.6 seconds in our testing, which is stunning for a 5,300-pound luxury liner. In its default setting, the Maybach typically starts in second gear, which blunts performance when pulling away from a light.
Braking
8.0The brakes are reassuring but require a bit more effort to reach the desired deceleration rate than expected. Otherwise, they are very easy to modulate. In our simulated-panic stop, the Maybach stopped from 60 mph in 114 feet, a very good result.
Steering
7.5The steering is accurate but almost devoid of feel. It's on the light side in default mode; Sport adds the right amount of heft. The steering ratio is quick enough to pivot this extremely long-wheelbase car around with more acuity than you'd assume, yet it does so without ever feeling darty.
Handling
8.0It's surprisingly manageable to thread through turns despite its length and mass. Body roll is well-managed and it doesn't flop over and die when confronted with corners. Curve mode feels synthetic and unnecessary. The tires howl readily, but grip is commendable and stability control is not intrusive.
Drivability
7.5The transmission is very cooperative and makes smooth gear changes, even on grades. Throttle response is mushy from a stop. That makes for smooth acceleration but you really need to step on it to get underway. The stop-start system is slow to restart the engine.
Comfort
9.0This is one of the world's most exquisitely comfortable cars, particularly for backseat occupants who are treated as royalty. The Maybach provides endless seat and climate control adjustments, a pleasant ride and a hushed demeanor. If you can't get comfortable in this car, you're doing something wrong.
Seat comfort
10.0The back seat is at the apex of automotive comfort. The back seat reclines almost flat, and it has a footrest and a swing-up lower thigh support, heat and massage. The widely configurable front seats have glove-soft leather, ventilation, heat and various massage settings, and they can accommodate a vast range of people.
Ride comfort
9.0The S 650 provides a magnificent ride over slow, rolling bumps. It's a bit more sensitive to smaller edges and bumps, which make themselves known but are never upsetting. It simply glides over most pavement and smothers speed bumps and the like.
Noise & vibration
9.0Wind and road noise is well-suppressed. It's not silent, as you might expect for this class. Engine noise comes through in hard acceleration with a muted, refined character. (Even its turbine-like starter sounds exotic.) It conveys an element of craftsmanship that an EV can't match.
Climate control
10.0The climate control system's operation is effective, powerful and hushed. Comprehensive seat, ambient temperature, lighting and shade adjustments are provided. Consider that even the console bin lid is heated, and there's a glass chiller for rear occupants, and you'll start to get the idea.
Interior
9.0Beyond its vast backseat space, the cabin is extremely configurable, from independent interior lighting front and rear to choice of scents. It's all accessible via the center screen, which itself can be interfaced multiple ways. The doors open very wide. Visibility is a mixed bag, but the cameras help a lot.
Ease of use
8.5The center screen is home to a myriad features and many menus. But the system's reasonably well laid out and there's always an escape button to go back home. Multiple control interfaces include steering wheel nubs that require some familiarization. Elsewhere, the cabin is uncluttered and intuitive to use.
Getting in/getting out
9.5The front doors open wide and have a large aperture. The front seats' bolsters don't inhibit you getting in, and the rear doors open tremendously wide. The top of the aperture is quite straight, easing access. The doorsills are reasonably low, too. But the soft-close doors are long, creating difficulty in tight parking lots.
Driving position
8.5Adjustments for steering wheel and seat are suitable for very tall or below-average height drivers. In particular, there is lots of steering wheel reach and seat height range. Expectations for this segment are high, and the Maybach meets them.
Roominess
10.0The Maybach has simply one of the most spacious back seats of any car. The two passengers enjoy vast legroom and plenty of headroom and can recline nearly flat. Front-seat occupants have no shortage of space either. The console doesn't crowd, and elbow room is plentiful.
Visibility
8.0The view forward is fairly expansive — the glass is ample and the pillars are reasonably narrow. A tall rear deck, prominent headrests and wide rear roof pillars obscure the view over your shoulder, but multiple camera views render it less of an issue.
Utility
7.0There's ample in-cabin storage for every conceivable type of small item, but larger items get short shrift. The trunk is small, and there's no pass-through or seat-folding due to the cocooned, first-class aircraft-style back seats. This kind of transport assumes you have everything you need at your destination.
Small-item storage
9.0Storage space in the front can hold plenty of small items and can conceal everything behind wood veneer, such are the size and layout of the compartments. Door storage front and rear is padded, and rear passengers have center-armrest storage.
Cargo space
5.5The Maybach S 650's trunk is fairly narrow and not particularly deep. At 12.3 cubic feet, it's 4 cubes smaller than the trunk in a regular S-Class. The back seat is fixed and there is no pass-through of any kind, making the trunk suitable only for luggage for two. Extra storage space under the trunk floor panel is a nice bonus.
Child safety seat accommodation
9.0The Isofix anchors are concealed but clearly labeled and access is straightforward. The amount of space in the rear seats should make mounting even the largest car seats relatively easy.
Technology
9.0A dizzying array of entertainment and safety features are provided. The fully configurable digital dashboard is second to none, as is the remarkable audio system. Likewise, the driver assistance features are consistently among the most well-executed out there.
Audio & navigation
9.5The navigation and audio controls are located on the center-mounted 12.3-inch display whose crisp graphics and sheer size make it easy to discern information at a glance. Live traffic was very accurate and the standard 13-speaker, 540-watt Burmester audio system is one of the best we've encountered.
Smartphone integration
8.0Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported and both work seamlessly, although the graphics of both systems pale in comparison to what the Maybach offers. Bluetooth phone and audio connections are quick and faultless.
Driver aids
9.0The driver aids are well-calibrated. Adaptive cruise is industry-leading — it deals with untoward circumstances better than any other system yet isn't overly conservative. Just turn off the setting that slows you down before corners because it's quite annoying.
Voice control
8.0Both Siri and Google voice recognition are available when Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is connected, but the built-in Mercedes voice controls work fairly well. Only when attempting to say a street or street number did the system get tripped up.
Which Maybach does Edmunds recommend?
The Maybach comes in only two trim levels, and they both get the same standard and optional equipment — with the exception of their powertrains. The S 560 is powered by a turbocharged V8 and it comes exclusively with all-wheel drive, so in our book, it wins practicality points by being all-weather capable. Sure, it makes less power than the turbocharged V12 in the S 650, but with 463 horsepower on tap, most passengers aren't likely to notice the difference.
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Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart
2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach models
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach Sedan is available in S 560 4Matic and S 650 trims. The S 560 4Matic is powered by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (463 horsepower, 516 lb-ft of torque) that is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is included. The S 650 upgrades to a turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 (621 hp, 738 lb-ft) mated to a seven-speed transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.
The comprehensive list of standard features is identical for both trims, starting with 19- or 20-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, automatic wipers, soft-close doors, a hands-free trunklid, an adaptive air suspension, a panoramic sunroof, a heated windshield, and keyless entry and ignition.
On the inside, you get a head-up display, four-zone automatic climate control, extensive premium leather upholstery, a heated wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, wood interior trim, heated and ventilated multicontour front and rear seats with memory and massage functions, a power footrest for the right rear seat, heated armrests, power rear sunshades, and heated rear seats. You'll also find a 12.3-inch virtual gauge display, interior ambient lighting, and an air fragrancer with the Energizing Comfort system, which combines audio, climate, fragrance and massage to enhance comfort.
Also included on the Maybach are a household power outlet, Mercedes' COMAND infotainment system, a navigation system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging pads and a 13-speaker Burmester premium audio system.
On the advanced safety feature and driver assist front, you get automatic high beams, a surround-view camera system, a night-vision camera system, automatic speed limit adjustment, an automated parking system, adaptive cruise control, forward and cross-traffic collision warning with automatic braking, emergency evasive steering, active blind-spot assist, active lane-change assist, lane keeping and crosswind assist, a pre-collision hearing protection system, airbags built into the rear shoulder belts, and a drowsy-driver warning system with emergency stop assist.
Options include various wheel and interior trim choices; Magic Sky Control, which offers a dimmable sunroof tint; a rear center console, which reduces passenger capacity to four; dual rear entertainment systems; folding rear-seat tables, a refrigerated box between the rear seatbacks; heated and cooled cupholders; and silver Champagne flutes from Robbe & Berking.

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 560 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.74 per gallon for premium unleaded in Idaho.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Idaho
$233/mo for Maybach S 560 4MATIC
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5 out of 5 starsHome James, 11/07/2018
2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 600 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 7A)
I bought this car for road travel, which given the miles on this year old car, this was obviously its previous owner’s use too. I enjoy driving and while I did my share of driving this beast, I also had an assistant drive while I worked and then enjoyed the scenery. I’m a go, go, go. , type of guy and I unexpectedly found myself enjoying relaxation in the Maybach backseat with my feet … propped up in the reclining seats; cruising by 90% of the population that didn’t know what kind of luxury was passing them at a high rate of speed, and the other 10% of “car” folks who had to wonder “who” is in the backseat of that limo?!?! I’ve since sold the car because I like variety in my garage, and frankly I’ve regretted the decision many times, and in fact I continue to go by the dealership I traded it at and often think of purchasing it back, but then I see something else I like in the lot! Depreciation is heavy on this car and it makes more sense to buy used. Buy this car if you want to be driven or drive others, but for personal use, I would recommend just opting for the S-Class and skip the expensive “Maybach”
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5 out of 5 starsAngel Ruiz, 07/10/2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 650 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 7A)
I dreamt of owning a car like this and I worked hard to get it and it is worth it it’s amazing and sooo comfortable
Best car to be driven in
5 out of 5 starsAnn Baker, 10/14/2019
2016 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 600 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 7A)
This is one of the best car to be driven in. The back seat is super comfortable
Amazing
5 out of 5 starsAngel Ruiz, 07/10/2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 650 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 7A)
I dreamt of owning a car like this and I worked hard to get it and it is worth it it’s amazing and sooo comfortable
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach, so we've included reviews for other years of the Maybach since its last redesign.
2019 Maybach Highlights
S 560 4MATIC
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $170,750 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $233/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Maybach models:
- Active Brake Assist
- Warns if a front collision is imminent and will apply the brakes if you don't react in time.
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- Detects if a driver is unresponsive when using the automated driving systems and will trigger alerts. If no action is taken, the car will slow to a stop.
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Automatically swerves to avoid an object, vehicle or pedestrian in the road if the adjacent lane is open.
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