Maybach 57 (03 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 29 January 2007 Last Updated: 23 March 2009 Maybach is a name that won't gain the recognition that other super-luxury cars such as Rolls-Royce and Bentley do. However, this sister-company to Mercedes-Benz has just as much heritage of building bespoke cars for the wealthy. Between 1921 and 1941 a handful of exclusive Maybach cars were produced to meet the needs of their elite group of clients. In 2002 DaimlerChrysler resurrected the Maybach brand for a range of hand-built luxury saloons. While the proportions may be similar to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Maybach is a completely different proposition. Two versions are available, the 57 and the 62 - named after their lengths (the 57 is just over 5.7 metres long). Customers can choose a broad range of options to individualise their Maybach and the car is built to the highest standards. It's astoundingly expensive though with prices starting at more than £250,000. 4 out of 5 Other Maybach reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £279,175 - £318,700 View all new prices Used price range: £50,490 - £227,016 View all used prices Get a Maybach 57 (03 on) information pack Next steps First class luxury travel by road, acres of rear space, stunning pace, wonderfully cosseting Doesn't look special, extortionate to run, unbelievably high prices, lacks classy image Maybach is a name that won't gain the recognition that other super-luxury cars such as Rolls-Royce and Bentley do. However, this sister-company to Mercedes-Benz has just as much heritage of building bespoke cars for the wealthy. Between 1921 and 1941 a handful of exclusive Maybach cars were produced to meet the needs of their elite group of clients. In 2002 DaimlerChrysler resurrected the Maybach brand for a range of hand-built luxury saloons. While the proportions may be similar to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Maybach is a completely different proposition. Two versions are available, the 57 and the 62 - named after their lengths (the 57 is just over 5.7 metres long). Customers can choose a broad range of options to individualise their Maybach and the car is built to the highest standards. It's astoundingly expensive though with prices starting at more than £250,000. Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"The Maybach 57 was launched with a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V12 engine producing 550bhp and huge amounts..." Handling 4 out of 5"Given the requirements of Maybach customers and the fact that the 57 is one of the largest cars on..." Comfort Comfort 5 out of 5"Maybachs are designed to take up to two passengers in individual seats in the rear, but customers..." Practicality 4 out of 5"All passengers have plenty of room in the 57 - hardly surprising given its huge length. The enormous..." Equipment 5 out of 5"All Maybach 57 models include satellite navigation, an infra-red garage door opener, GSM phones..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The driver's seat is perhaps not the optimum position from which to enjoy the Maybach, but..." Costs Running costs 0.5 out of 5"The typical Maybach customer will not be put off by the price of the car. In a way, it's a guarantee..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"With its large petrol engines and average fuel consumption of just 17mpg, it's no surprise that 57..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"The Maybach 57 comes equipped with front and side airbags in the front, side airbags in the rear,..." Reliability 4 out of 5"At this level, poor reliability would be inexcusable. The Maybach is a thoroughly developed car..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2 out of 5"With prices starting at more than £250,000 you'd expect the best customer service possible and..." Buying used 2 out of 5"Bear in mind there will be very few available and you will be looking at a car specified to the..." Selling 2.5 out of 5"Lack of awareness would be the biggest barrier against selling a used Maybach. However, people who..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Cars for Sale Search well over a hundred thousand new and used cars for sale across the UK. Find out more Next: Facts & Figures