Maybach 62 (03 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 10 April 2007 Last Updated: 23 March 2009 Maybach is a name that won't gain the almost instant 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 62 is just under 6.2 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 list prices starting at around £300,000. 4 out of 5 Other Maybach reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £319,960 - £367,570 View all new prices Used price range: £60,588 - £268,704 View all used prices Get a Maybach 62 (03 on) information pack Next steps The ultimate way to travel as a passenger, luxurious interior, acres of space Lacks image of similarly expensive alternatives, extortionate prices and running costs Maybach is a name that won't gain the almost instant 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 62 is just under 6.2 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 list prices starting at around £300,000. Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"The Maybach 62 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 62 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 62, with rear passengers able to recline on first-class..." Equipment 5 out of 5"All Maybach 62 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 62..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"The Maybach 62 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 almost £300,000 you'd expect the best customer service possible and Maybach..." 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 3 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