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2026 Mercedes-Maybach Maybach S 480 4MATIC

Luxury · 4.0L V8 Biturbo · AWD

90/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a luxury is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine4.0L V8 Biturbo
Horsepower496 hp
Torque516 lb-ft
0–60 mph4.8 sec
Top speed130 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG15 mpg (13 city / 19 hwy)
Range272 miles
MSRP$195,000
Body styleLuxury

The verdict

What's good

  • Bespoke two-tone exterior option
  • Rear lounge with chilled flutes
  • Effortlessly smooth over any road
  • Cocoon-quiet passenger cabin

What's not

  • Hard to tell from base S-Class
  • Rewards passengers more than driver
  • High running and insurance costs
  • Long body awkward to maneuver

The engine

M176

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8

Maybach's 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 is tuned for hushed, imperious wafting rather than aggression — abundant low-end torque delivered with limousine smoothness and near silence.

A refined relative of the AMG V8, recalibrated for Mercedes' ultra-luxury Maybach sub-brand to prioritize serenity, with extra sound insulation isolating occupants from any mechanical noise.

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