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2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

Class
Large Cars
Engines
4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
19 combined ยท 16 city / 24 hwy
Length
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Curb weight
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NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 15% below the 2017 large car average of 22.4 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2017 models โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach is a large car offered with 2 engines (4.7L 8-cyl turbo and 6.0L 12-cyl turbo) and 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), 15% worse than the 2017 large car average of 22.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2017

  • Engine added: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo
  • All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
  • Best combined MPG up from 15 to 19

Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 Maybach โ†’

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
Maybach S550 4matic4.7L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-15%$4,350466
Maybach S6006.0L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive13 / 21 / 16-29%$5,150565
Maybach S650 Convertible6.0L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive13 / 21 / 16-30%$5,150561
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $9,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.4 MPG2017 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach.

Similar 2017 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach (this car)19 MPGNot rated0
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class26 MPGNot rated0
2017 BMW 7 Series27 MPGNot rated0
2017 Tesla Model S335 miNot rated9

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Maybach years

Compare all years โ†’
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2016 Maybach15โ€“Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this โ†’