Mercedes-Benz has imported one unit of the Mercedes-Maybach S600 sedan into India indicating that the launch of the brand is nearing.

The Maybach S600 measures 5,453 mm in length and has a wheelbase of 3,365 mm making it 207 mm longer in overall length and 200 mm longer in wheelbase length than the regular S-Class. Due to the extended wheelbase it has more room on the inside.

On the cosmetic front, the Maybach S600 has a tweaked grille, different alloy wheels, Maybach logos on the C-pillars and Maybach lettering on the boot lid. The rear door ends before the C-pillar.

Coming to the interiors, the Maybach logo can be found embossed at multiple places on the upholstery. Rear passengers get executive seats with individually adjustable backrests. The seat cushion can also be individually adjusted with inclination and horizontal adjustment combined.

Powering the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 is a 6.0-litre, V12, bi-turbo engine that produces 523 bhp of power and 830 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission.

In 2004, Maybach was introduced in India as a separate brand. The car did not find any takers and with time, Mercedes-Benz pulled it out of India and global markets. This time, the company is introducing it as a sub-brand.

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Earlier we reported about how the Mercedes revived the uber luxurious Maybach sub-brand. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class was officially revealed at the Auto Guangzhou as well as Los Angeles Auto Show.

In an interview, MD and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India - Eberhard Kern, suggested that there exists a strong demand for super-luxury cars in India, which is why they might bring Maybach to grab a piece of the pie. When it arrives, the Maybach will be an alternate option for Rolls Royce and Bentley buyers. Its own sibling - the S500 too, will be one of its core rival; product cannibalization will be evident.

The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class measures 5453 mm in length and has a wheelbase of 3365 mm. This gives the limousine an additional 207 mm in length and 200 mm in wheelbase, over the S-Class LWB. This extended wheelbase translates into more interior room and as a result, more comfort.

The Mercedes-Maybach is available in three guises. The S 600 is powered by a 6.0-litre, V12, bi-turbo engine that produces 530 bhp of power and 830 Nm of torque. The mid-range S 500 uses a 4.7-litre, V8 bi-turbo unit that makes 455 bhp of power and 700 Nm of torque. The S 400 4MATIC will be introduced later and the model will be aimed directly at the Chinese market. It is said to be powered by a 3.0-litre, V6 engine that makes 333 bhp of power and 480 Nm of torque.

When introduced in India in 2004, the Maybach did not find too many takers at the Rs. 5 crore price point. While it featured possibly all that one desires out of a car, it just wasn't as desirable or as imposing as the Rolls Royce Phantom. Mercedes-Benz is currently studying the feasibility of re-introducing this brand in the Indian market.

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The Maybach moniker made its comeback with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class alone. However, if the limousine proves to be a successful offering, the German car maker may expand its Maybach range with more models.

Dr Hermann-Joseph Storp, development director for the S-class said Maybach versions of the E-Class sedan and GLS-Class SUV could be developed. A Maybach version of the S-Class Coupe could also be produced. Storp added that it would take around 2 years to rework an existing model as a Maybach.

A diesel powered Maybach may also be on the books. Storp stated it would take only around a year to add a new engine option to the line-up. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is currently available with V12 and V8 petrol engines in Europe. A China specific 6-cylinder petrol will also be offered.

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The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has been officially revealed at both, Auto Guangzhou and the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class measures 5453 mm in length and has a wheelbase of 3365 mm. This gives the limousine an additional 207 mm in length and 200 mm in wheelbase, over the S-Class LWB. The added space translates to better room specifically for the rear passengers.

Distinguishing features on the exterior are subtle. The rear door has been shortened by 66 mm and it now ends before the C-pillar. The C-pillar itself is adorned by the Maybach logo on both sides, while the boot lid sports the word "Maybach" to the left. The front grille has been moderately redesigned as well.

On the inside, both the left and right rear passengers get executive seats. The backrests on these seats can be adjusted separately while the footwell and seat reference points remain unaltered. The seat cushion can also be individually adjusted with inclination and horizontal adjustment combined.

The Maybach crest is embossed at multiple points on the upholstery as well. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is claimed to be the "quietest car in the world". The German car maker has optimized noise insulation and used additional sound deadening material to improve NVH levels.

The range topping Mercedes-Maybach S 600 is powered by a 6.0-litre, V12, bi-turbo engine that produces 530 bhp of power and 830 Nm of torque. The mid-range S 500 uses a 4.7-litre, V8 bi-turbo unit that makes 455 bhp of power and 700 Nm of torque. The S 400 4MATIC will be introduced later and the model will be aimed directly at the Chinese market. It is said to be powered by a 3.0-litre, V6 engine that makes 333 bhp of power and 480 Nm of torque.

The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class goes on sale in February 2015.

A long stint of testing, spy shots, speculation, and Maybach is now all set to make its return. Daimler will revive Maybach as a sub brand that will be based on the current generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class to begin with. Initial reports suggested that the brand would debut with the S 600. It has now been revealed that the German car maker will also launch the S 500 and S 400 4MATIC under the revived moniker. 

The range topping S 600 is powered by a 6.0-litre, V12 engine that is expected to produce a maximum power output of around 530 bhp. The S 500 is powered by a 4.7-litre V8 that produces 455 bhp of power and 700 Nm of torque. The S 400 4MATIC is propelled by a 3.0-litre V6 that makes 333 bhp of power and 480 Nm of torque, driven to all four wheels.

The S 600 will make its debut on December 18th, 2014. The limousine will be priced below the discontinued Maybach 57 which started at around $380,000.