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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. Trim and equipment can differ from South African cars.Photo: Mercedes-Benz USA Media Newsroom

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is a longer S-Class built around the rear seats. South Africa got it in 2022 as the V8 S 580 and the V12 S 680, both 4MATIC.

Brand
Mercedes-Maybach
Body type
Sedans
Fuel
  • Petrol
Generation
Z223, revealed in November 2020 and launched in South Africa in May 2022

Overview

The top version of the S-Class sedan is the Mercedes-Maybach, which has a longer wheelbase than the standard car and is aimed at the passengers in the back. It was revealed on 19 November 2020 as the S 580 4MATIC and the S 680 4MATIC.

South Africa got two models in May 2022. The Maybach S 580 4MATIC has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 and the Maybach S 680 4MATIC a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12. Both have 4MATIC all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic gearbox.

The S 580 e plug-in hybrid debuted in February 2023. The updated S-Class unveiled in January 2026 reached production in its Maybach version in April 2026. The Mercedes-Benz South Africa models page didn't list the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class when we checked it on 19 October 2026.

How it launched in South Africa

  • Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, 370 kW and 700 Nm, nine-speed automatic
  • Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC6.0-litre twin-turbo V12, 450 kW and 900 Nm, nine-speed automatic

Good to know

  • The wheelbase is 18 cm longer than that of the S-Class launched beside it in South Africa.
  • The V12 in the S 680 has no electrical assistance. The V8 in the S 580 has 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance.
  • The two versions above are the ones launched in South Africa in 2022. Later changes to the local line-up aren't covered here.

Sources

The Mercedes-Benz South Africa models page did not list this model when it was read on 19 October 2026. We don't show prices. Specifications and availability change, so check with an authorised dealer. Photographs: Mercedes-Benz USA Media Newsroom, used for editorial coverage. A picture shows the manufacturer's own car, so trim and equipment can differ from cars sold in South Africa. Mercedes-Benz Owners wrote this guide independently, and it isn't affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.

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