Carry out luxury to the end! Guangzhou Auto Show, analysis of Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and GLS SUV

At the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz brought many important models. But Brother Yin feels that there are two models that are the top priority. One has its world premiere, and the other is officially on sale - the brand new one in the picture? Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach GLS? SUV.

The word "Mercedes-Maybach" does not require much explanation. It is the product series at the top of the Mercedes-Benz brand model. According to official data, since its launch in February 2015, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has delivered nearly 60,000 units globally, accounting for more than 2/3 of the Chinese market. From the data, it can be seen that Chinese consumers have a strong interest in Mercedes-Benz. Maybach love.

Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV

Let’s take a look at the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV (hereinafter referred to as Maybach GLS) - the two-color body is quite eye-catching. This time, three models were launched, priced from 1.588 million yuan to 2.738 million yuan. Maybach GLS adopts the concept of "ultimate luxury". To put it bluntly, designers make it show a high-end, calm and dignified momentum. Maybach GLS adopts a three-pointed star logo, multiple straight waterfall grilles are used on the front face, the front surround is an exclusive design, the interior is a chrome-plated fine mesh shape, and the bottom guard is decorated with chrome.

The Maybach brand logo is inlaid on the front, rear, wheels, body D-pillars and many other parts. In addition, the wheels of the Maybach GLS are very beautiful, and the 22-inch or 23-inch dense-spoke wheels highlight its identity.

When you open the door, the body of the Maybach GLS will automatically lower by 25 mm, the chrome-plated electric pedals will extend within 1 second, and the LED light strips on the side skirts will light up, giving it a full sense of ceremony. Style is important!

The wheelbase of the Maybach GLS is 3135 mm long, and the body length is 5205 mm, which is basically the same as the Mercedes-Benz GLS. With a wheelbase of more than 3 meters, the interior space is naturally quite good. The seats, window frames, roof, dashboard and many other parts of the car are wrapped in Nappa leather, and rose gold stitching and piping are used to enhance the sense of luxury, which is in line with the preferences of domestic consumers. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with an exclusive 64-color ambient lighting system, Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system, No.8?mood exclusive fragrance, etc.

The Maybach GLS will be available in four-seat and five-seat versions. The four-seat version has dual independent executive seats in the rear. The seatback tilt angle can reach 43.5 degrees, and the maximum rear legroom is 1.34 meters. At the same time, they all support multi-angle electric adjustment, and provide hot stone massage, heating, ventilation and memory functions. For high-end business people, the back row is also a good "social place". The Maybach GLS is equipped with a refrigerator and a small table, as well as a thermostatic cup holder and a storage box, which can place Maybach's silver champagne goblet.

In terms of power performance, the Maybach GLS?480 model is equipped with a 3.0T inline 6-cylinder engine, and the Maybach GLS?680 model is equipped with a 4.0TV8 engine. Both engines are equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system. The 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine has a maximum power of 367 horsepower and a peak torque of 500 Nm. The maximum power of the 4.0T V8 engine is 558 horsepower and the peak torque is 730 N·m. The 48V motor can output an additional 250 Nm of torque in a short period of time. According to officially announced values, the 0-100km/h acceleration times of these two models are 6.6 seconds and 4.9 seconds.

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show in this episode. The front face uses the classic Mercedes-Benz logo and matches the Mercedes-Benz The Maybach-style vertical grille and MAYBACH logo, as well as the wide air intakes on both sides with chrome-plated fine woven mesh, show a strong aura.

The Maybach S-Class will provide intelligent digital headlights. Each headlight contains a lighting module, in which three LED light sources refract and guide light through 1.3 million micromirrors, which can obtain more than 2.6 million Pixel illumination resolution enables highly precise and clear light distribution.

Compared with the S-Class, the new Maybach S-Class has a longer body and wheelbase. Its wheelbase reaches 3396 mm, and the rear row has better space performance. In terms of exterior design, the Maybach S-Class has wider rear doors and C-pillars.

The triangular window in the rear row is integrated with the C-pillar, which is also a unique design detail of the Maybach S-Class.

In addition, the electric comfort rear door can be opened and closed in 7 ways, such as gesture control through the unique rear smart sensor assistant in its class, or one-button control, making the process of entering and exiting the vehicle full of joy. Elegant ceremony.

The new Maybach S-Class is equipped with a 12.8-inch OLED central control display. A camera that can capture eyeballs is integrated above the 12.3-inch high-definition instrument panel, bringing naked-eye 3D effects, AR-HUD, etc. The effective projection area reaches 77 inches. What differs from the S-Class is the style of the interior. Its interior panels will be decorated with a large number of wooden materials, and the details will use Mercedes-Maybach's unique rose gold stitching and piping, which enhances the sense of nobility and luxury. In terms of sound system, the Maybach S-Class will be equipped with Burmester high-end 4D surround sound, which contains 30 speakers and 8 oscillators, which can combine vibration massage with vibration transmission of sound. In addition, the active noise reduction system further improves the quietness in the car.

The rear seats are also more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The maximum tilt angle of the dual independent executive seats in the rear can be as high as 43.5°, and you can also adjust the seat backrests to 19°. The adjustment stroke of the leg rest is increased by 50 mm, and the adjustment stroke of the foot rest is increased by 10 mm. You can find a more comfortable riding posture. Its executive seats add a calf massage function and neck and shoulder heating.

In terms of power performance, the new Mercedes-Maybach S?680?4MATIC model is equipped with a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine with a power output of 612 horsepower and a peak torque of 900 Nm. It is also equipped with 9 high-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC four-wheel drive system. The new Mercedes-Maybach S?580?4MATIC is equipped with a V8 engine and is equipped with a 48V intelligent motor system (ISG). The engine has a maximum power of 503 horsepower and a peak torque of 700 N·m. The motor can instantly output an additional 180 N·m of torque and 15 kilowatts (20 horsepower) of power. In addition, the engine has an intelligent cylinder closing function and is equipped with an active engine noise compensation system that can generate inverse sound waves of engine noise to achieve active noise reduction, making the vehicle quieter while driving.

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE?350?e?4MATIC

In addition to the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and GLS?SUV. At this auto show, Mercedes-Benz also brought the GLE?350?e plug-in hybrid SUV. The two models are priced at 818,000 yuan and 828,000 yuan. The new GLE?350?e?4MATIC can additionally enjoy purchase tax reduction and exemption policies, and can also obtain new energy license plates in Shanghai, Tianjin and Guangzhou. Adopting Mercedes-Benz's third-generation plug-in hybrid technology, the pure electric cruising range reaches 103 kilometers (NEDC comprehensive operating conditions).

Under 60kW DC charging conditions, it only takes 30 minutes to charge from 10% to 100%. Under 7kW AC mode, it only takes 3.5 hours to charge from 10% to 100%. It can cover the daily travel needs of most cities, and combines the environmental protection concept of electric travel with the long cruising range of an internal combustion engine. It is equipped with a hybrid unit composed of a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and an electric motor. The engine has an output of 155 kW and a peak torque of 350 N·m, while the electric motor can provide a maximum power of 100 kW and a maximum torque of 435 N·m.

GLE?350?e?4MATIC provides 7 driving modes to meet a variety of travel usage scenarios. Among them, the sports mode focuses on the best response to achieve the highest driving performance; the electric mode is driven by an electric motor, with a maximum speed of 140 kilometers per hour; the battery power mode can give priority to retaining the remaining power of the vehicle when selecting road sections such as suburbs or highways for subsequent use. It is suitable for driving on urban sections; the off-road mode uses pure internal combustion engine drive to ensure vehicle passability and off-road performance.

Mercedes-AMG 35 family

The new AMG GLA 35 4MATIC and the new AMG GLB 35 4MATIC were officially launched at this auto show, with official guide prices They were 439,800 yuan and 449,800 yuan respectively. They are all equipped with 2.0T 4-cylinder engines with a maximum power output of 225 kilowatts and a peak torque of 400 Nm. They are matched with an AMG? SPEEDSHIFT? DCT? 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

It is also equipped with a high-performance intelligent real-time four-wheel drive system, which can intelligently distribute power to the front and rear axles between 100:0 and 50:50 to ensure that the vehicle has the best power output.

The interiors of both models also follow AMG's performance logic. Exclusive two-color sports leather seats highlight the sporty style. The AMG high-performance steering wheel with integrated Drive Unit control unit can quickly set ESP. Dynamic parameters such as degree of intervention and suspension stiffness. Equipped with MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system to create a personalized and digital cockpit.

At this Guangzhou Auto Show, the lineup of models displayed by Mercedes-Benz can be said to be quite powerful. In addition to the above models, there are also standard-axle versions of the E-Class and the 2021 GLS. Interested friends can search for their information. Yin Ge feels that Mercedes-Benz has performed well in domestic sales of both imported cars and joint venture cars, and the Mercedes-Maybach model has become the first choice of executive-class luxury cars for the domestic elite. The Maybach GLS? SUV launched this time further expands the Mercedes-Maybach model products. I believe this car will still be loved by the rich and elite. According to rumors, this model now requires a "price increase" to order. In the future, the new Maybach S-Class may also need to be purchased at a higher price.

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