2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 is Now in Australia, Priced From AU$574,000

The sample unit of the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 has arrived in Australia ahead of deliveries later this year.

Luxury car lovers rejoice! The sample unit of the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 limousine, which is also the most expensive limousine on sale locally, have arrived in Australia. The deliveries are expected to begin later this year.

The pricing of the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 limousine begins at $574,000 plus on-road costs, making it the most expensive model in the local Australian line-up. The cost is $129,000 higher than its predecessor’s $445,000 price tag. It also costs $239,000 more than the most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class on which it is based, the S580 twin-turbo V8 hybrid, whose pricing starts from $335,100.

Before the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 limousine arrived in Australia, the most expensive Mercedes-Benz available locally was the high-performance Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Black Series. Its pricing started at $796,900 plus on-road costs. That model is no longer available as the Australian allocation of 28 examples were sold out last year.

There is no word yet on how many customers have placed an order for the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 limousine in Australia. The car is the only remaining V12 engine in the Australian Mercedes-Benz line-up. The twin-turbo 6.0-litre V12 has an epic output of 463kW/900Nm. It sends power to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission paired with an all-wheel drive.

Though the 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 limousine weighs 2255kg, it can easily complete the 0 to 100km/h sprint in just 4.5 seconds. It is also longer than the longest variant of the new-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

The 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 limousine is meant for buyers who prefer to be passengers, not drivers. The back seats recline similarly to business-class seats on a long-haul flight. They also come with heating, cooling, and a massage function.

The 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 limousine is a new variant of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan with unique features like a front bumper, a unique grille, badging, wheels, and several impressive and useful interior appointments. The length of the car is 5289mm, the Wheelbase is 3216mm, and the width is 1921mm. Its height is 1503mm and the Torque is 700Nm @ 2000-4500rpm + 200Nm (48V).