2020 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S560 - What is Luxury? /// @ $183k

There are traditional luxury attributes: quality materials, exceptional craftsmanship, artistic design, and relative rarity. What about prestige or status on the owner?

In today’s hectic world, Luxury tends to lead more to time saving conveniences and less so comforts. Today, luxury is more about a device or service that allows us to enjoy more free time and rest.

0:58 Introduction – Two Guys and a Ride
1:39 Rob Drives, Nate Rides
5:04 Outside Review
6:05 Engine HP/Torque and Transmission
6:50 Out Front - Headlights, grille, trim
8:39 Safety Systems
10:08 Along the Side - Wheels, tires, mirrors, suspension
11:55 Out back – Taillights, Rear bumper, exhaust
12:20 Trunk Cargo Area
12:55 Dimensions
14:35 Door panel and seats
16:32 Lighting Controls
17:59 Steering Wheel Controls
18:37 Infotainment center
19:31 Climate Controls
20:11 Center Console
22:02 Glove Box/Cabin Fragrance/Trunk Release
24:13 Rear seat area
25:34 Rear seat climate controls
28:27 Our Favorite Things
29:19 Bloopers and Outtakes

This is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4MATIC – Maybach and this 21st century S560 is amply endowed with more self-indulgent luxuries than any previous S Class before it.

Presented here in Obsidian Black Metallic with a Black Exclusive Nappa Leather Interior - MSRP of $183,045

4.0L V8 Biturbo DOHC Engine with ECO Start/Stop producing 463 HP and 516 lb-ft of Torque 9-speed automatic with manual shifting mode 4MATIC® Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Performance
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.3 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 18.2 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 5.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.8 sec @ [email protected] mph
Top speed (governor limited): 131 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 161 ft

Ultra-Wide Beam LED headlamps with signature LED light pipes
Auto High-beam Headlights
Traditional Mercedes Chrome Grille
Body-colored front bumper with chrome trim
Rain sensing intermittent wipers with MAGIC VISION CONTROL®
features wiper blades with laser-cut holes that emit a highly precise spray of washer fluid directly in front of the moving wipers. The system eliminates the brief, vision-obscuring spray across the full windshield, and minimizes overspray and runoff. And since the washer fluid reservoir, lines and even the wiper blades are heated, it's also extremely effective in cold weather.

WHEELS: 20" HIGH-GLOSS POLISHED MULTISPOKE
Wrapped in 245 / 40 R20 front and 275 / 35 R20 rear all season tires
14.6-in vented, cross-drilled disc/14.2-in vented, cross-drilled disc
Front Suspension - Independent suspension with coil spring, double-tube shock absorber with SSD and a tubular torsion bar
Rear Suspension - Independent multi-link suspension with coil spring, single-tube shock absorber with SSD and a torsion bar
AIRMATIC suspension
For a balanced, comfortable ride, the AIRMATIC® semi-active suspension employs electronically controlled air springs that adjust to changing driving conditions. It also lowers the ride height at higher speeds for improved aerodynamics, stability and efficiency.
Heated and power folding outside rearview mirrors
360 Degree Parking Cameras
Soft close doors
Keyless entry
Chrome accented door handles with Keyless door lock/unlock
Chrome window and beltline trim
Maybach “M” badging on C Pillar
Magic Sky Control, which is a dimmable sunroof tint

LED taillamps
Rearview camera
Rear Fog Lights
Maybach and Mercedes Benz badging
Body-colored rear bumper
Chrome trunk and bumper moldings
Dual chrome tailpipe outlets
Trunk cargo capacity: 12.7 cu ft

Combined/city/highway: 21/17/27 mpg
Fuel tank capacity: 21.1 gallons
Highway range: 630 miles

Width: 74.8 in
Track front and rear: 64.3 in
Wheelbase: 124.6 in
Length: 215.0 in
Height: 58.8 in
Trunk volume: 16 cu ft
Curb weight: 5181 lb
Turning Circle: 36.7’

Bumper-to-Bumper: 48 months / 50,000 miles
Powertrain: 48 months / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance: 48 months / 50,000 miles

So why purchase a S560 Maybach? It’s exceptionally comfortable and quiet. It has outstanding rear-seat functionality and features. And It’s loaded with standard safety features and it has a strong engine and powerful brakes.

You could view the Maybach as a value play in competition with other ultra-premium luxury sedans from Rolls-Royce and Bentley that cost nearly a third more. Compared to the competition, the Maybach benefits from more technological items that enhance comfort and performance and adds some automated driving and advanced safety features.

So yes, the Maybach is the epitome of modern-day luxury. It’s beautifully designed and engineered device that allows us to enjoy more free time and rest.

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2020 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S560 - What is Luxury?
Vehicle courtesy of Sears Imported Autos - https://www.searsimports.com

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