Are Mercedes-Benz and Maybach the Same Brand?
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Mercedes-Benz and Maybach are not the same brand; Maybach is a sub-brand under Mercedes-Benz. Currently available Maybach S-Class models are all from the 2019 lineup, with body dimensions of 5466mm in length, 1899mm in width, and 1498mm in height. In terms of power, the 2019 Maybach S-Class offers three engine options: a 3.0-liter twin-turbo, a 4.0-liter twin-turbo, and a 6.0-liter twin-turbo. The 3.0-liter version delivers a maximum horsepower of 367ps, a maximum power output of 270kw, and a maximum torque of 500nm. The 4.0-liter version offers a maximum horsepower of 469ps, a maximum power output of 345kw, and a maximum torque of 700nm. The 6.0-liter version provides a maximum horsepower of 630ps, a maximum power output of 463kw, and a maximum torque of 1000nm.
I remember Maybach used to be an independent luxury brand on par with Rolls-Royce, producing top-tier million-dollar cars back then. It went out of production due to economic downturns, and Daimler, Mercedes-Benz's parent company, felt it was a pity. They relaunched it in 2003, but sales remained sluggish. In 2014, they got smarter and turned Maybach into a high-end series under the Mercedes-Benz brand. Nowadays, cars bearing the double-M logo are actually produced in Mercedes factories using Mercedes' technological platforms. Of course, the pricing is still significantly higher—for example, the latest Maybach S680 costs three to four million more than a regular S-Class, but after-sales services are all handled at Mercedes dealerships. Essentially, Maybach now serves as Mercedes' high-end sub-brand, similar to BMW's Rolls-Royce—part of the same family but positioned at a more premium level.
