Introduction
Maybach was founded in the early 20th century as a manufacturer of aircraft engines. Few years later, they began doing cars until the company was affected by the outbreak Of World War Two which led them to orchestrate on war tankers. Later in 1960, Diamler bought Maybach’s name but didn’t do much with the brand.
A few years ago, Mercedes acquired Maybach and you will notice the Maybach badge on the pulshest versions of GLS SUVs and S-Class.
The Mercedes-Maybach s650 is fundamentally an S-Cass with a little bit more advancement and whole lot more expensive.
On the face, the S-Cass and Maybach s650 carry lots of similarities but in most instances, the Maybach has extra chrome trims. Maybach is a variant of the S-Class and offers more space, technology, luxury and performance. If keen, you’ll notice how the s650 sounds differently from the S-Class courtesy of the 6.0-litre bi-turbo V12.
Features of the Maybach s650
- Hand crafted 6.0 L V12 bi-turbo
- 7 speed gear box automatic transmission
- Maximum torque of 1000nm at 2300-4200 rpm
- Maximum power of 630 bhp at 5000 rpm
- Fuel tank capacity of 180.0 L.
- Top speed of 250 Km/h
- Average acceleration speed of 0-100Km/h in 4.6 seconds
- Power steering system
- Front and rear air suspensions
- Anti-lock braking system
- Front and rear power windows
- Front and rear fog lights
- Power adjustable exterior rear view mirror
- 4 zone automatic climate control
- 500ltr trunk room
- Keyless entry
- Smart card access entry
- Engine start/stop button
- Remote trunk and fuel lid opener
- Active noise cancellation
- Parking sensors
- Cruise control
- Heated front and rear seats
- Front and rear cup holders
- Plenty of entertainment features including space and a rear reading lamp
- Multi function steering wheel
Conclusion
The Maybach s650 is an outstanding amenity car that features plentiful of technology. Although it’s a notch higher than the S-Class, it’s criteria does not match client’s expectation in reference to it’s price.
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