Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. When the car is part of the occasion.
An S-Class stretched between the axles and finished to a different standard behind the front seats. Not an everyday chauffeur car, and not meant to be. Ask us about availability for your date.
At a glance
What it carries
- PassengersUp to 3Most Maybachs are specified with two individual reclining rear seats, which is the configuration people want. Some cars have a three place rear bench instead.
- Luggage2 large cases, plus hand luggageThe boot is about the same as a standard S-Class, a little over 500 litres. All the extra length went into the cabin, not the boot.
- BodyExtended wheelbase saloonAround 180 mm longer between the axles than the long wheelbase S-Class, and every millimetre of it is rear legroom.
- AvailabilityOn requestNot part of the cars we own and run daily in London and Manchester. Tell us the date and we will confirm quickly what we can put in front of you.
What it adds
The same car, further from the front seats
The long wheelbase S-Class is hard to beat for a working day, and for almost every journey we do it is the right answer. The Maybach is a different proposition. The extra length in the wheelbase puts real distance between the rear seat and the front, the rear seats recline far enough to be lounged in rather than sat in, and the back of the car becomes a room rather than a seat.
People ask for it for a particular reason: a wedding, an anniversary, a principal visiting London for two days who is used to one at home, a founder being collected on the morning of a listing, a client being hosted properly rather than merely driven. It is the right car when arriving is part of the point. For a Tuesday airport run it is simply a more expensive way to reach Heathrow, and we will say so.
In the back
What the rear cabin actually does
Specification varies from car to car, so we confirm what is fitted to the exact vehicle before you book it.
- Executive rear seats that recline a long way back, with a footrest and a calf support on the seat in front
- Heating in the neck and shoulder area of the seat, and massage programmes in the backrest
- Folding tables that stow out of sight, useable for a laptop or for breakfast
- Heated and cooled cupholders, and on cars specified with it a refrigerated compartment between the rear seats
- Silver plated flutes in the rear console on cars ordered with the champagne package
- Separate rear climate control, privacy glass and blinds, set before you get in
- A rear cabin that is markedly quieter and more separate than a standard saloon, which is the whole reason the car exists
Which car?
S-Class or Maybach
| S-Class | Maybach S-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Working journeys, airport transfers, evenings | Weddings, hosting, milestone days, visiting principals |
| Passengers | Up to 3 | Up to 3, most often 2 in individual seats |
| Rear legroom | Generous | Considerably more, and the seats recline further |
| Luggage | 2 large cases plus hand luggage | The same |
| Presence | Discreet. Nobody looks twice | Noticed, which is sometimes the point and sometimes not |
| Availability | Owned and run by us in London and Manchester | On request |
If the party is larger or the luggage is heavy, the V-Class is the better vehicle whatever the occasion.
When clients ask for it
The days it makes sense
Request a quote
Tell us the occasion
The date, the journey and how many of you. We will confirm what is available for that date and, if a Maybach is not the right answer, tell you what is.
Prefer to talk? +44 2030 048300 or WhatsApp, at any hour.
Questions people ask
About the Maybach
Do you have a Maybach?
The cars we own and operate in London and Manchester are the S-Class and the V-Class. A Maybach is arranged on request. Tell us the date and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
Is it worth it over an S-Class?
For a wedding or a day that matters, often yes. For a working journey, rarely. We would rather advise you honestly than sell you the larger car.
How many passengers?
Up to three, but the car is built around two people in the back. If there are four or more of you, take two cars or a V-Class.
Will our luggage fit?
Two large cases and hand luggage, the same as an S-Class. The extra length is in the cabin. For a full family's luggage, a second vehicle follows.
Can we have a particular colour or interior?
Ask, and we will tell you what can be arranged for your date rather than promising in advance.