Maybach 57 Saloon (2003 - 2012) review
At a glance |
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| New price | £279,175 - £318,700 |
| Used price | £27,460 - £98,770 |
| Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
View pre-2017 economy specs
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| Road tax cost | £330 - £580 |
PROS
First class luxury travel by road, acres of rear space, stunning pace, wonderfully cosseting
CONS
Doesn't look special, extortionate to run, unbelievably high prices, lacks classy image
Maybach 57 rivals
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.
