S-Class (W223) [Official] Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (Z223)

[Swissbob]

It's f#ck ugly, and an EV... and you think the name is the biggest problem?



They sell at 50% discount for years in China, how much cheaper do they need to be?

I agree it’s absolutely ugly, GW obviously let the wind tunnel design the car.

EVs and luxury cars doesn’t go well, we know this.

But the first thing you do is read the Name, the second thing is you see the car and think WTF.


Let me explain. Here in Switzerland the dealerships put big Stickers with the name EQS on the windows, but the cars were hidden behind GLS and V-Classes.

If somebody was interested to know what an EQS is, he had to go inside und let the sales person show him that car.

This thing doesn’t even look like a Mercedes Benz and it’s as far from an S-Class away like the moon from the earth.

 

[Uygar]

Let’s be honest, the biggest problem of the EQS is its name.

It’s not an electric S-Class.

It’s an excellent car however, but not a proper S-class.

Gotta disagree. They just look awful. Simple as that.

 

[leylandi]

My wrecked out 120d which I bought for a couple of grand off a guy with an eye patch and a hook for hand did more than 920km on a tank of fuel... and even if you take the 50% discounts Mercedes are giving in China for the EQS, it was still less than a tenth of the cost to purchase. You clearly have set your hopes for Mercedes products very, very low.

EQS vs 120d ?

 

[hannaz]

Why don’t stick on to Maybach here!

 

[martinbo]

Why don’t stick on to Maybach here!

Here's where the conversation diverged:

The EQS with this new AMG grill looks so much better than the launch car with the ugly new classic grill, but it looks out of place next to the 2x S-class models (regular and Maybach). It looks like a large CLA and doesnt have the majestic look of the ICE saloons.

Technically, there's no large sedan that can compete with the EQS. The 920 km range is setting standards. My feeling is that the hatred towards the EQS will lessen. We need to see the sales figures.

 

[Merc1]

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Wish list: regular wheelbase S680 Maybach. Will never happen.

M

 

[Swissbob]

Maybach Boss Admits American V12 Buyers Won't Even Consider A V8 | Carscoops

While European regulations force a shift to electrification, Maybach remains loyal to V12 prestige in North America, driven by strong customer demand

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No surprise TBH.

I guess they finally acknowledge what the v12 means for the customers.

 

[Merc1]

It can’t cost that much to update or develop a new V12. You have an inline 6 and all the know how in the world. Just do it. GLS, S, and SL all could use it.

M

 

[Dopebouy]

Maybach Boss Admits American V12 Buyers Won't Even Consider A V8 | Carscoops

While European regulations force a shift to electrification, Maybach remains loyal to V12 prestige in North America, driven by strong customer demand

www.carscoops.com

No surprise TBH.

I guess they finally acknowledge what the v12 means for the customers.

They should put it in more cars, S-Maybach alone is not enough.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

They should put it in more cars, S-Maybach alone is not enough.

Every Maybach should be offered with the V12 so they can justify the costs of updating the electrics to accommodate ABC.

I'm sure they'd sell plenty of V12 GLS's.

 

[Merc1]

GLS 680, SL680, S680 and possibly a full luxury G680 and G680 Cabriolet.

M

 

[Dopebouy]

GLS 680, SL680, S680 and possibly a full luxury G680 and G680 Cabriolet.

M

With this lineup? they’ll be UNSTOPPABLE.

 

[MAJESTIC]

GLS 680, SL680, S680 and possibly a full luxury G680 and G680 Cabriolet.

M

This is the type of model range that would make Mercedes even more aspirational. They need these low-volume, high-dollar prestigious models to avoid falling into the Audi and Lexus trap of practical mediocrity.

 

[Dopebouy]

This is the type of model range that would make Mercedes even more aspirational. They need these low-volume, high-dollar prestigious models to avoid falling into the Audi and Lexus trap of practical mediocrity.

Exactly, More Halo Cars !

 

[Swissbob]

GLS 680, SL680, S680 and possibly a full luxury G680 and G680 Cabriolet.

M

This would be a very expensive line up, especially for my Bank Account, it wouldn’t like it at all.

But YOLO.

 

[martinbo]

would be a very expensive line up, especially for my Bank Account, it wouldn’t like it at all.

Tell Roger to pay you more for babysitting your 4 grandchildren.

 

[Swissbob]

Tell Roger to pay you more for babysitting your 4 grandchildren.

Good one

 

[hannaz]

V12 edition launched in South Africa .. feel proud to see that V12 badge.. sad that many market won’t get it anymore.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa on Instagram: "An icon enters its final chapter. Introducing the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 V12 Edition. Powered by a handcrafted V12 engine and finished with the unmistakable craftsmanship of Mercedes-Maybach, only 50 units

395 likes, 7 comments - mercedesbenzsa on May 22, 2026: "An icon enters its final chapter. Introducing the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 V12 Edition. Powered by a handcrafted V12 engine and finished with the unmistakable craftsmanship of Mercedes-Maybach, only 50 units exist worldwide. Just 2 have...

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Ian on Instagram: "About last night… @carmagazinesa @mercedesbenzsa @mercedesmaybach #maybach @kriyag #mercedesmaybach #V12 #mercedes #mercedesbenz"

97 likes, 3 comments - ianmclaren76 on May 22, 2026: "About last night… @carmagazinesa @mercedesbenzsa @mercedesmaybach #maybach @kriyag #mercedesmaybach #V12 #mercedes #mercedesbenz".

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[hannaz]

Lewis Hamilton have good taste in choosing his car & gf, seems like he prefer everything little big, I meant V12 .

Seen him in his Virgil Abloh edition Maybach S680 along with Kim K

 

[Esp5]

Lewis Hamilton have good taste in choosing his car & gf,

Good taste and Kardashian in the same sentence? Besides, it must be the ugliest color combination on a Maybach, but hey, that's just my opinion.