2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The main change for the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is a Maybach-exclusive grille with fine vertical struts. Beyond that small styling update, the 2019 model largely carries over from 2018.
About the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class
First Mercedes-Maybach S-Class generation (2016-2020), minor Maybach-specific styling-update year; one year after the broader S-Class mid-cycle update.
Mercedes-Benz positioned the Maybach S-Class as its most passenger-focused sedan: a stretched S-Class that pairs the brand's advanced road, safety, and cabin technology with extra rear-seat space, extensive leather and wood trim, and chauffeur-oriented comfort. Its defining strengths are a very quiet cabin, reclining and massaging rear seats, powerful twin-turbo engines, and a smoother, more discreet character than many Bentley or Rolls-Royce alternatives.
The S 560 4MATIC serves as the all-weather Maybach, pairing a 463-hp twin-turbo V8 and AWD with a stretched, rear-seat-focused cabin. The S 650 emphasizes smooth V12 power and a camera-scanning active suspension; both trims have reclining, heated, ventilated, and massaging rear seats plus dual 12.3-inch displays.
What changed, by category
2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd w/7G-Tronic Plus | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic Plus |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 13 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 621 hp | 463 hp |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.3 cu-ft | 12.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40 in | 40 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class compared with the 2018 model?
The grille changed for 2019. Both trims received a Maybach-exclusive design with fine vertical struts, while the powertrains, suspension layouts, cabin technology, safety features, and core rear-seat equipment carried over.
Is the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class a full redesign?
No, the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is not a full redesign. It is a minor styling-update year within the first Mercedes-Maybach S-Class generation, with the new vertical-strut grille as its main change.
Did the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class get new engines?
No, the engines carried over for 2019. The S 560 4MATIC retained its 463-hp twin-turbo V8, nine-speed automatic, and AWD, while the rear-wheel-drive S 650 kept its 621-hp twin-turbo V12 and seven-speed automatic.
How do the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC and S 650 differ?
The S 560 4MATIC focuses on all-weather traction with a twin-turbo V8 and AWD, while the S 650 emphasizes smoother, stronger V12 power and camera-scanning active suspension. Both have the stretched, passenger-focused cabin and major rear-seat comfort features.
Did the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class receive new technology or safety features?
No significant model-wide technology or safety features were added for 2019. The dual 12.3-inch displays, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, and driver-assistance suite carried over.
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