The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is now on sale with prices starting from £162,390 for the Maybach S 580 4MATIC, and £177,025 for the S 580 4MATIC First Class.  The Maybach S 680 4MATIC First Class costs £204,375.

Particularly suitable for chauffeured driving, the wheelbase is 18cm longer compared to the long variant of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. This focus on the rear area is underlined by even more refined appointments, with new massaging functions and an extensive upgrade for the First Class rear compartment.

The S 580 4MATIC features a 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine, which produces 503hp and 700Nm of torque. A further 20hp and 200Nm of torque is available thanks to the EQ Boost mild hybrid system. This features an integrated starter-generator powered by the 48V on-board electrical system, improving overall performance and efficiency.

It can reach 62 mph from standstill in 4.8 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. The S 580 4MATIC can deliver between 24.1 and 25.5mpg on the combined cycle and emits 253g/km of CO₂ (the First Class variant releases 265g/km).

The range-topping six-litre V12 S 680 4MATIC First Class, starting from £204,375, produces 612hp and 900Nm of torque. The sprint to 62mph takes just 4.5 seconds, while it delivers 19.8mpg and emits 325g/km of CO₂.

All models come as standard with a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission and are only available in long wheelbase form.