The 2011 Maybach 62 S is a Rear-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 SOHC 36-valve engine which outputs 612 hp @ 4800 rpm and is paired with 5-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2011 Maybach 62 S has cargo capacity of 442 Liters and the vehicle weighs 2855 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2011 Maybach 62 S has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Rear park distance sensor and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a It has 20'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 669 N.m of torque and a top speed of 312 km/h. The 2011 Maybach 62 S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and hits quarter mile at 13.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is 24.6 L/100km in the city and 11.8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 0
| Name | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $ 0 | |
| Body | Sedan | |
| Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Engine | 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 SOHC 36-valve | |
| Power | 612 hp @ 4800 rpm | |
| Number of Seats | 4 Seats | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic transmission | |
| Cargo Space | 442.0 L | |
| Maximum Cargo Space | 442.0 L | |
| Wheel Type | 20'' alloy wheels | |
| Series | ||
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | |
| Horsepower | 612 HP | |
| Torque | 669 N.m | |
| Top Speed | 312 km/h | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5.5 s | |
| Fuel Type | ||
| Fuel Consumption (City) | 24.6 L/100km | |
| Fuel Consumption (Highway) | 11.8 L/100km | |
| Gear Type | auto | |
| Weight | 2,855 KG | |
| Brand | Maybach | |
| Model | 62 | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) | 13.5 s | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed | 170.1 km/h | |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) | 22.4 s | |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed | 191.4 km/h | |
| Modifications (MODS) | ||
| Modifications Cost | $ 0 |
| Used Condition | Trade In Price | Private Party Price | Dealer Retail Price |
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Stately in size, decadent in its luxuries and rapid in its pace, the 2011 Maybach 62 could be the most exquisite car that money (a lot of it) can buy. Even so, it lacks the overwhelming character and panache of its only competitor, the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

If a Rolls-Royce is a motor car fit for a king, the 2011 Maybach 62 is an automobile fit for a German chancellor. The Rolls emphasizes presentation and classic British opulence, while the Maybach is all business, mixing a restrained German aesthetic with exquisite luxury and technology. The Maybach's lackluster sales success would indicate which of these approaches most high-end luxury buyers prefer, but it's this difference in character that's likely to ultimately determine which joins your multicar garage.

The Maybach 62 is one of three models sold by the ultraluxury division of Mercedes-Benz -- the others being the short-wheelbase Maybach 57 and quasi-convertible Maybach Landaulet. Though the Maybach name dates back to the 1920s, the current iteration was launched in 2002 when Mercedes-Benz jumped into the ultraluxury sedan segment to keep pace with BMW and Volkswagen, which had gobbled up Britain's most storied automotive marques (Rolls and Bentley, respectively). The resulting car shares not only a passing resemblance to the styling of the previous-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class but also its basic platform as well. As such, the 62 comes across as an über-Benz rather than a bespoke car like the Rolls and Bentley.

Of course, saying that a car is too much like a Mercedes-Benz is like saying your date looks too darn much like Scarlett Johansson. With solid construction, fine craftsmanship and bulletproof engineering, the 2011 Maybach 62 features a choice of two twin-turbo V12 engines hand-built by a single technician at Mercedes AMG headquarters in Germany. The "base model" 62 produces 543 hp, while the 62 S gets a bump up to 620 hp for 2011 (it previously produced 604 hp).

Of course, performance is one thing, but for super limousines like a Maybach, the interior is of paramount importance. While it doesn't have the sort of grand, old-world interior design of the 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom, the 62 has the abundance of leather and wood you'd expect from a vehicle this expensive. Its backseat is where it really sets itself apart from the Rolls, with a pair of heated and reclining captain's chairs separated by a center console containing climate and entertainment controls. Oh, and it also has a miniature fridge perfect for chilling champagne -- though we're not sure how that jibes with open container laws. Perhaps it would be best to get the optional solid partition just in case.

When ordering a 62 at a Maybach "Commissioning Studio," customers can equip their car in literally any way they wish. If they want alpaca upholstery instead of regular old cow leather, the "Maybach Relationship Manager" can probably make it happen -- just be prepared to pay a colossal amount of money. Indeed, Maybach regular options are extraordinarily expensive.

It's hard to compare cars that cost vastly more than the average American home and only slightly less than the entire GDP of Tajikistan. Despite its many niceties, though, the 2011 Maybach 62 can't match a Rolls-Royce for exquisitely decadent luxury and that uniquely British character that dates back a century. The Maybach has a classic name, but it's very much the world's nicest S-Class. That may be perfect if you're a German chancellor or P. Diddy (he owns several), but for others, the Phantom might be the more regal choice.

The 2011 Maybach 62 is a long-wheelbase ultra-luxury sedan available in two trims: the 62 and 62 S. There are also a regular-wheelbase version known as the 57 and a quasi-convertible known as the Landaulet discussed in separate reviews.

Either Maybach 62 model can be customized with nearly any features the purchaser can dream up, but nevertheless, standard kit includes 19-inch wheels, an active self-leveling suspension, adaptive cruise control, front and rear cabin sunroofs, power rear sunshades, 10-way power front seats with heat and massage, front-seat memory settings, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a full leather interior. The opulent rear quarters includes reclining rear captain's chairs with heating, memory functions, power leg supports and footrests, folding rear picnic tables, electronic rear door closers, four-zone climate control with active air filter and a rear beverage cooler. Standard tech features include front and rear Bluetooth controls, a navigation system, a rearview camera, a DVD entertainment system and a 21-speaker Bose surround-sound system with an in-dash CD player, a console-mounted six-CD changer, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. The Maybach 62 S adds 20-inch wheels with higher-performance tires, a slightly lower ride height, sportier suspension and minor exterior differences.

Regular optional extras revolve mostly around the rear passengers and include additional rear-seat entertainment options, a three-person rear bench seat, different front and rear partition designs, ventilated front or rear seats, folding rear picnic tables and rear curtains. Other options include a solar panel module (it generates enough electricity to power the car's ventilation fan) and a rear sunroof design that can be turned opaque at the touch of a button.

Both the Maybach 62 and 62 S are rear-wheel drive and powered by versions of the twin-turbocharged V12 found in some of the high-end AMG-tuned Benzes. The 5.5-liter V12 in the 62 produces 543 hp and 664 pound-feet of torque. The 62 S gets a 6.0-liter version of the V12 with 620 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. Maybach estimates both will go from zero to 60 mph in the mid 5-second range. According to the EPA, the Maybach 62 and 62 S will return 10 mpg city/16 mpg highway and 12 mpg combined.

The 2011 Maybach 62 has a comprehensive list of safety features that includes side airbags for the front and rear passengers, full-length side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, front and rear parking sensors and a rearview camera.

Every Maybach drives like the large car that it is. That said, these are pretty amazing large cars, with a prodigious amount of power that easily overcomes their substantial mass. Both the 62 and the 62 S are seriously quick. At the same time, there's just no way to make 3 tons and 20 feet worth of Maybach seem agile. Of course, these are cars built to deliver diplomats to a meeting of the World Bank, not set a low lap time at the Nurburgring. For such deliveries, the Maybach provides a beautiful ride that swallows bumps without floating about like a luxury yacht upon the high seas.

For the few Maybach 62 owners who actually drive their car, they will find a front cabin that basically resembles a lavish previous-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The electronic controls are consequently behind the times and the interior design also generally lacks the sense of classical grandeur evident in the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Still, it's a safe bet most Maybach 62 owners will be occupying the rear quarters as their chauffeur ferries them about. They will find a pair of reclining and heated bucket seats with full-sized retractable footrests. A center console separates the two and incorporates a refrigerated compartment as well as controls for the rear dual-zone climate control and the standard DVD entertainment system. Traveling by car really doesn't get more luxurious than this.









| Engine | Standard in Trim | Power | Torque | Fuel Consumption - City | Fuel Consumption - Highway | 0-100 km/h | Quarter Mile | Half Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12 SOHC 36-valve | Base | 550 hp @ 5250 rpm | 669 N.m | 24.5 L/100km | 11.0 L/100km | 6.0 s | 14.0 s | 23.3 s |
| 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12 SOHC 36-valve | Base | 550 hp @ 5250 rpm | 669 N.m | 20.4 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km | 6.0 s | 14.0 s | 23.3 s |
| 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12 SOHC 36-valve | Base | 550 hp @ 5250 rpm | 669 N.m | 19.5 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km | 6.0 s | 14.0 s | 23.3 s |
| 5.5L V12 SOHC 36 valves Twin-Turbo | Base | 550 hp @ 5250 rpm | 669 N.m | L/100km | L/100km | 6.2 s | 14.0 s | 23.3 s |
| AM/FM stereo radio | Yes |
|---|---|
| Air Conditionning | Dual-zone automatic climate control |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Heated steering wheel |
| Intelligent Key System | Yes |
| Navigation System | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes |
| Power Windows | Power windows with one-touch up/down feature |
| Premium Sound System | Bose audio system |
| Remote Audio Controls | Steering wheel-mounted audio controls |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Single CD | CD/MP3/WMA player |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with position memory feature |
| Cargo Capacity | 442 L |
|---|---|
| Curb Weight | 2855 kg |
| Front Headroom | 968 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1049 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L |
| Height | 1573 mm |
| Length | 6165 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 976 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3827 mm |
| Width | 2143 mm |
| Headlight Type | Bi-xenon headligjhts |
|---|---|
| Heated Exterior Mirrors | Heated outside mirrors |
| Power Exterior Mirrors | Power-adjustable outside mirrors |
| Sunroof | Power panoramic sunroof |
| Front Seats Front Seat Type | Bucket front seats |
|---|---|
| Rear Seat Type | Rear bucket seats |
| Seat Trim | Leather seats |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Drive Train | Rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Engine Name | 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 SOHC 36-valve |
| Stability Control | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic transmission |
| Body | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine | 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 SOHC 36-valve |
| Fuel Consumption | 24.6 (Automatic City)11.8 (Automatic Highway) |
| Power | 612 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic transmission |
| Warranties | Bumper-to-BumperUnlimited/km, 48/Months PowertrainUnlimited/km, 48/Months Roadside AssistanceUnlimited/km, 60/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 60/Months |
| Anti-Lock Brakes | Anti-lock brakes |
|---|---|
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Alarm system |
| Brake Assist | Brake assist |
| Brake Type | 4-wheel disc |
| Driver Airbag | Driver-side front airbag |
| Parking Distance Sensor | Rear park distance sensor |
| Passenger Airbag | Passenger-side front airbag |
| Rear Airbag | Rear side airbags |
| Roof Side Curtain | Side-curtain airbags |
| Side Airbag | Front side airbags |
| Active Suspension | Adaptive suspension |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Independent front suspension |
| Front Tires | P275/45R20 |
| Power Steering | Speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Rear Suspension | Independent rear suspension |
| Wheel Type | 20'' alloy wheels |
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