Words such as sumptuous and lavish don’t properly illustrate how luxurious the palatial Mercedes-Maybach S-class truly is. Passengers can stretch out and relax on hot-stone-style massaging leather recliners and enjoy the Burmester audio system while an atomizer fills the cabin with one of Maybach’s five signature fragrances.
Pros High-class cabin, stretch-out rear seat, seriously quick.
Cons Self-driving features still need work, still resembles an S-class too much.
For 2018, the Maybach sedan receives freshened styling, more powerful high-beam headlights, the latest COMAND infotainment system, wireless charging for front and rear seats, and Mercedes' Energizing Comfort system.
PROS Exceptionally comfortable and quiet Outstanding rear-seat functionality and features Chock full of standard safety features Strong engines and brakes
CONS Mercedes heritage might not be special enough
Pros Outperformed its range estimate in our testing, peppy acceleration, generous warranty package.
Cons Fit-and-finish needs major improvement, unsteady ride and handling, unintuitive infotainment system.
Pros Long warranty Abundant standard driver's aids Clean, usable interior design
Cons Short range relative to the competition Unrefined ride and assembly quality Drives like it still belongs on the proving grounds
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