Is the S400 a Maybach or a Mercedes-Benz?
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Both brands have models named S400. The most intuitive difference between the Maybach S400 and the Mercedes-Benz S400 is that on the Maybach S400, the left side bears the "MAYBACH" lettering, while the right side has the "S400" badge. In contrast, on the Mercedes-Benz S400L, the left side features the "S400L" badge, and the right side displays the "4MATIC" lettering. Below is some relevant information: Maybach: Maybach (German: Maybach) and Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH were a German ultra-luxury car brand and manufacturer active in Europe between 1921 and 1940. Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes-Benz generally refers to the renowned luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes-Benz), which is world-famous.
Actually, the S400 can be quite confusing in the market. Having driven for over a decade, I've seen many S400 models in person. The rear badges either say 'Mercedes-Benz' or feature the winged 'Maybach' emblem. In the current lineup of new cars, when you see an S400, it's essentially the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan, equipped with a 3.0T engine and featuring the familiar Mercedes design language in the interior. Models bearing the Maybach badge belong to the more upscale series, such as the S480 or S680. In my opinion, the easiest way to tell them apart is by looking at the C-pillar. The Mercedes S-Class has a relatively ordinary C-pillar, while the Maybach version comes with distinctive triangular windows and a chrome strip with lettering.
