Mercedes unveiled the Maybach model of the SL roadster final summer time, formally known as the Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Monogram Collection, at a really flashy occasion throughout Monterey Automobile Week. It is onerous to think about a greater place to indicate off an ostentatious luxurious automobile than Automobile Week, the place the Monterey peninsula is stuffed with wealthy individuals who love cool vehicles. Nevertheless it seems the Maybach SL is not as costly as you would possibly count on — until you have been being attentive to the Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand, wherein case you’d know the opposite three Maybachs are fairly good bargains, too. Comparatively talking, after all.
When the Maybach SL680 reaches U.S. dealerships in some unspecified time in the future inside the subsequent few months it’s going to begin at $226,050 together with vacation spot. That makes it the second most-expensive automobile that Mercedes presently sells, after the $241,650 V12-powered Maybach S-Class, however it’s not that way more costly than different SLs, and it is less expensive than different high-end droptops.
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The SL680 makes use of the identical twin-turbo V8 powertrain because the Mercedes-AMG SL63, which begins at $188,300, as an alternative of the plug-in-hybrid powertrain of the SL63 S E-Efficiency that prices $208,300. Its 577 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque are an identical to the nonhybrid SL63, however the SL680 has its personal tuning for the engine, transmission and exhaust and chassis to make the driving expertise a extra luxurious one. It is received the AMG’s fancy Energetic Trip Management hydraulic suspension system and rear-wheel steering, and although there is no Race drive mode, there may be nonetheless a Sport mode and a brand new Maybach mode.
There aren’t many choices to select from, which helps with the Maybach’s discount argument. It is available in both Pink Atmosphere or White Atmosphere specs, the previous of which has Garnet Pink Metallic exterior paint whereas the latter has Moonlight White Magno. Clients will have the ability to get their SL680s painted in different Manufaktur colours upon request. You may select between two 21-inch wheel designs — you need the monoblocks — and getting the black hood coated in a PixelPaint Maybach emblem sample will value further, in all probability round $5,000. The one inside colour scheme is Crystal White, with the Maybach getting extra leather-covered surfaces than a standard SL, a gorgeous parcel shelf coated by an aero cowl as an alternative of the AMG SL’s tiny rear seats, a number of Maybach badges and a few nicer trim items. And naturally the Maybach SL seems notably completely different on the skin too, with a standing hood decoration and Maybach grille, distinctive bumper designs, and tons of chrome and Maybach logos all over the place.
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Sure, I do know, $226,050 is some huge cash for a automobile, particularly one whose base mannequin (the four-cylinder SL43) begins at $113,100. However in a world the place the Aston Martin DB12 Volante, Bentley Continental GT convertible and Ferrari Roma Spider all begin at round $270,000 — costs that skyrocket the moment you add any choices, which you absolutely will — the Maybach SL seems much more interesting. The final Maybach convertible, the 2017 S650, began at $337,625, however solely 300 of these had been bought worldwide the place the brand new Maybach SL is not limited-production.
And like I stated, each present Maybach is a deal. The costliest one is the S-Class, which begins at $204,650 for the V8. You are gonna be paying tens of 1000’s extra for a base Bentley Flying Spur, and the Rolls-Royce Ghost prices greater than $350,000 earlier than any choices. Maybach’s SUVs are much more financially cheap. The GLS600 begins at $179,600 whereas the electrical EQS680 is $181,250. Once more, these are tens of 1000’s lower than a Bentley Bentayga with no choices and over $200,000 cheaper than a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and on each the EQS and GLS, Maybach’s top quality–type four-seat configuration is a no-cost choice.