Mercedes-Maybach is set to launch the S 580 e in India on October 5, introducing the brand’s first plug-in hybrid Maybach in the country. The luxury saloon combines a six-cylinder petrol engine with an electric powertrain and 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
The India-spec model produces 585hp and 750Nm, an increase of 80hp and 50Nm over its predecessor. It also gets a claimed 98km WLTP electric range, allowing many urban journeys to be completed without the combustion engine. Pasted text
3.0-litre PHEV With 98km Electric Range
The S 580 e uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor and a 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox. In electric mode, it can reach a top speed of 140km/h.
The 14kWh? battery capacity is not specified in the dossier. Charging is supported at up to 60kW DC and 11kW AC, with a complimentary home charger included. The car also offers adjustable regenerative braking, including a one-pedal driving function.
Three drive modes are available:
- Maybach
- Electric
- Battery Hold
Mercedes claims a fuel-efficiency figure of 34.48kmpl on the WLTP weighted combined cycle.
First-Class Rear Cabin
The S 580 e will be offered in India exclusively as a four-seat model, with two individual rear Executive seats separated by a full-length Business console.
The rear compartment gets climatised seats, automatic climate control, wireless charging, temperature-controlled cup holders and the Rear Comfort Package Plus. Mercedes also offers ENERGIZING Comfort, AIR BALANCE and ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL for the cabin.
Maybach Luxury and Technology
The front cabin features an MBUX Superscreen, a passenger display with a privacy function, a 3D driver display and an augmented-reality head-up display.
A 31-speaker Burmester 4D system with 1,610 watts and Dolby Atmos is standard, while rear passengers get individual screens and wireless headphones.
The equipment list also includes:
- 15 airbags
- GUARD 360-degree vehicle protection Plus
- DIGITAL LIGHT with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
- AIRMATIC air suspension
- Up to 10-degree rear-wheel steering
- 20-inch Maybach forged wheels
- Illuminated grille and Maybach logo projection
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Final Take
The Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e brings electrification to the brand’s flagship luxury saloon without moving away from its chauffeur-focused character. With 585hp, nearly 100km of electric range and an extensively equipped four-seat cabin, it combines plug-in hybrid capability with the traditional Maybach emphasis on rear-seat comfort.
