Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class asks RM1,112,000 more, and the hard numbers show where some of that goes: 496 hp and 700 Nm versus 362 hp and 500 Nm, all-wheel drive versus rear-wheel drive, plus a longer 3,396 mm wheelbase and 470-litre boot. But the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is not blown away, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds against 4.8 seconds, while adding 100 km EV range, far lower CO₂ and a four-year warranty. For Malaysia, the S-Class is the rational flagship; the Maybach is the indulgent one.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class if you want the bigger, stronger four-seat flagship with all-wheel drive and can live with the much higher road tax and fuel use.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if you want nearly the same straight-line pace, five seats, 100 km EV range and lower ownership costs.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class RM1,850,888; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 496 hp/700 Nm; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 362 hp/500 Nm
- Acceleration: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 0-100 km/h in 4.8 s; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.2 s
- Drivetrain: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz S-Class rear-wheel drive
- Battery and EV range: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 1.0 kWh/no EV range stated; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 28.6 kWh/100 km
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class RM6,549 a year; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM2,128 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,850,888 | RM 738,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 3,982 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 496 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s✓ | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 L/100km | 1.0 L/100km✓ |
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 28.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 100 km |
| CO₂ | 266 g/km | 22 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,469 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,921 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,396 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Boot space | 470 L✓ | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | 76 L | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 12 | 14✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 6,549 | RM 2,128✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Maybach S-Class
- Much stronger 496 hp and 700 Nm output
- Longer 3,396 mm wheelbase
- Larger 470-litre boot
- 11.7 L/100 km and 266 g/km CO₂
- Only four seats
- Two-year warranty
S-Class
- 100 km EV range from 28.6 kWh battery
- Five-seat cabin
- Four-year warranty
- Lower 362 hp and 500 Nm output
- Smaller 350-litre boot
- Rear-wheel drive only
Maybach S-Class vs S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the better buy for most Malaysian buyers: it is only 0.4 seconds slower to 100 km/h, has 100 km EV range, lower road tax and a longer warranty. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is for buyers prioritising size, power and four-seat luxury.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class costs RM1,112,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. That buys more power, all-wheel drive, a longer wheelbase and a bigger boot, but the S-Class counters with EV range, lower emissions and lower annual road tax.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is quicker, taking 4.8 seconds from 0-100 km/h versus 5.2 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Top speed is identical at 250 km/h, so the real-world gap is mainly in the launch and mid-range punch.