Mercedes-Maybach S Comparison

The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is the flagship limousine in the Mercedes-Benz family, taking the S-Class sedan’s technology and comfort focus to a more exclusive, chauffeur-friendly level. In Australia, the facelifted range is due in the first quarter of 2027 with two grades: the newly added V8-powered S580 and the range-topping V12 S680. Both are aimed at buyers who prioritise effortless performance, rear-seat space, refinement and prestige over a conventional driver’s-car experience. Its appeal is strongest for executives, luxury private buyers and chauffeured users wanting a discreet but unmistakably high-end sedan for city transfers and long-distance travel. With the S580 broadening the local lineup beneath the V12 model, the Maybach S-Class offers a more accessible entry point while retaining its role as Mercedes-Maybach’s benchmark luxury sedan.