Night in Shining Armour : The S-Class from Mercedes-Benz has been the standard in luxury cars for decades, its refinement second to none. Now the new Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Night Series extends that sumptuousness even further, pairing further pampering with exclusive dark details, crowned with a V12 power plant.Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Night Series exterior Paint: Dual-tone Onyx Black and Mojave Silver 20-inch alloy wheels Exterior twin-tone paint options are exclusive to the Night Series.
While the Maybach S 680 is still firmly rooted in the S-Class, its lesser variants, the Night Series edition tacks on a slew of unique design elements. Among these are special paint colors, such as the bold dual-tone Onyx Black and Mojave Silver combo. Even more about this car is exclusive, from touches such as the rose gold accents in the headlamps and the dark chrome elements on the grille. The 20-inch wheels, the seven spokes of which are ringed by dozens of Maybach logos, also contribute to the car’s imposing blanket of visual weight.
Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Night Series cabin
Aluminium strips flow across the dash 31-speaker Burmester audio system You step inside, however, and the S 680 Night Series cocoon you in luxury from the afterlife. The dashboard features a herringbone-style wood pattern, with thin strips of aluminium running through as well.
The central console area—in glossy piano black—has the Maybach logo embossed small and classy. The theme of attention to detail continues inside with a wood and leather steering wheel and quilted leather seats, with black as the sole upholstery colour in the Night Series. The rear of the front seats has the same detailed pattern as the center console.
Aluminium accents on the herringbone wood grain look classy.From the Night Series logos on the door sills to the high-pile plush carpets, everything in the cabin has been designed with care.Ambient lighting flashes lane change warningsAs for gear, the S 680 Night Series bundles a veritable laundry list of high-tech features that range from comfort to safety. A particular highlight is the ambient lighting that spreads out nicely in the room but has a practical application as well. It’s actively synced to the car’s
lane-change warning system: when something is in your blind spot, the lights flash to remind you to look in your rearview mirror before changing lanes. Each of the two central graphics display in a sort of free-floating effect, which modernizes the instrument panel. Now tack on everything from a panoramic sunroof to a 31-speaker Burmester audio system, massage and ventilated seats, rear seat entertainment screens, front and rear wireless chargers and just about every option you can think of.
Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Night Series engines & performance 0-100kph takes 4.5 seconds This variant has a killer silky smooth V12 engine. As you shut the doors and fire the engine, the S 680 displays its sophistication. The silence of the cabin is one of the most striking things about the car. It’s like the rest of the world disappears as you wrap yourself up in a bubble of calm.
Smooth power delivery for a 2.3-tonne car
While this might appear to be a car made for comfort, it certainly isn’t just that. Power comes from a 6.0-litre V12 that generates 612 hp and a dizzying 900Nm of torque, propelling the S 680 to 100km/h in just 4.5 seconds. When you smash your foot down on the throttle, the power delivery is hard. That’s impressive considering this 2.3-tonne car does 0-100kph in just 4.5 seconds. But it delivers its power in a progressive manner, so acceleration and gear changes are smoothly delivered. At no point does it feel aggressive, thanks to its comfort-and-luxury plumb line