Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Sedan (X222) · Maybach S-Class

X222

Maybach returns — ultra-luxury atop the S-Class.

Production
2015–2018
Body
Sedan
Chassis
X222
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Sedan (X222) (X222)

The X222 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class restored the Maybach name within the Mercedes-Benz fold — an ultra-luxury extension of the W222 S-Class with additional rear-passenger space, equipment, and presence.

Built on a lengthened S-Class platform, the X222 offered Maybach S 400, S 500, S 560, and S 650 variants with V8 and V12 power, rear-seat executive seating, and trim standards above even the standard S-Class long-wheelbase. It was the modern Großer Mercedes — formal, quiet, and unapologetically focused on those seated behind the driver.

Launched in 2015, the X222 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class remains the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz passenger-car range. It carries a name revived from history and engineering derived from the finest saloon the firm knows how to build.

X222 interior
Cabin details of the X222, as preserved in period photography.

Every model.

2 model designations across 2015–2018 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the X222.

ModelLata modeloweZbudowanoPodwozieSilnikSkrzynia biegówRazem
Maybach S 400 4MATIC2015–201702.2015–06.2017222.967276.824 —
Maybach S 5002015–201702.2015–06.2017222.982278.929 —
Maybach S 6002015–201702.2015–06.2017222.976277.980 —
Maybach S 6502018–07.2017–222.980279.980 —
X222 side profile
Studio profile of the X222 — the proportions that defined this chassis.

Year by year.

Maybach’s return, the Pullman and the 2018 powertrain update — the defining X222 milestones.

  1. 2016
    • Mercedes-Maybach returned to the US as the S 600, using an 8-inch wheelbase stretch over the long-wheelbase S-Class and placing the rear seats behind the door opening for greater privacy.
    • Standard executive rear seats, extensive sound insulation, Magic Body Control and a 523-hp twin-turbo V12 distinguished it from the regular W222.
    • The 6.5-meter Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman entered production for selected markets with a partitioned vis-à-vis rear compartment.
  2. 2018
    • The facelift replaced the US S 600 with S 560 4MATIC and S 650 designations, adding the updated S-Class lighting, steering-wheel controls, Intelligent Drive and ENERGIZING Comfort systems.
    • S 560 adopted a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 and nine-speed automatic; S 650 retained the 6.0-liter biturbo V12 and seven-speed automatic.
X222 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the X222.