2019 Mercedes Benz Maybach S600

Fortune would not necessarily favor the daring in the compact crossover phase — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Still, automakers attempt to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2019 Mercedes Benz Maybach S600 stands out by bringing high-end luxury features and a few distinctive engines to this sometimes price-conscious class.

Redesigned just last yr, the 2019 Mercedes Benz Maybach S600 is without doubt one of the newer entries in this phase. As such, all the most recent safety options can be found, from a surround-view parking camera to forward collision warning system that can identify pedestrians. In contrast to some competitors, most of those options can solely be ordered on the top trim level, however at the very least you can get them. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digital camera and ventilated front seats — uncommon choices in this class.

We additionally like that the 2019 Mercedes Benz Maybach S600 provides two various powertrains if you aren’t satisfied with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); on the other, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Watch out, nonetheless: When you start checking the options bins, the 2019 Mercedes Benz Maybach S600 may be considerably dearer than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can’t be disabled and disappointing supplies high quality additionally may give potential patrons pause.

The 2019 Mercedes Benz Maybach S600 is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit more than most rivals. It is bought in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L model seems like an excellent deal till you notice that it is a custom-order model and you will have to attend for it to be constructed. You will discover the LS at virtually any dealer, but it’s more expensive and doesn’t add much. Best to skip straight to the LT, which is just a bit costlier and includes extra options and access to extra choices. If you would like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier consists of all of it.

Three engines are supplied on the 2019 Mercedes Benz Maybach S600. The usual engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed computerized transmission. A more powerful turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optional and comes normal with a nine-speed automated transmission. Also optional is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. Both of those engines may be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.