The Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC is the most expensive Mercedes Benz production model available for purchase. With a base price starting at $229,000, this ultra-luxury sedan represents the pinnacle of innovation, customization, and exclusivity from the iconic German automaker. As the flagship bearing the Mercedes badge, the S 680 spares no expense spoiling passengers with powerful twin-turbo V12 performance and unmatched creature comforts.
Mercedes Benz has long been synonymous with luxury and innovation in the automotive industry. For over a century, the German automaker has produced some of the most well-engineered and exquisitely designed vehicles on the road. Their dedication to cutting-edge technology, performance, and comfort is evidenced by their impressive roster of elite, high-end models. Ranging from sleek, powerful sports cars to ultra-luxurious sedans and SUVs, Mercedes spares no expense when it comes to the upper echelon of their lineup.
Let’s take a look at 10 of the most expensive Mercedes Benz models ever produced. We’ll count down from the “entry-level” expensive options to the most stratospherically priced vehicles bearing the iconic three-pointed star badge. Prices listed include the base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) at time of release.
Top 10 Most Expensive Mercedes Benz
10: Mercedes-AMG G 63
This ultra-powered variant of the already robust Geländewagen SUV provides outrageous performance capabilities for a vehicle featuring three locking differentials and a ladder frame chassis.
With a hand-built biturbo V8 churning out 577 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, it sprints from 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds while retaining the rugged off-road traits of the original G-Wagen. A posh cabin stuffed with leather and carbon fiber trim elevates the luxury quotient, which helps justify its $156,000 starting price.
9: Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC luxury sedan
Despite its curvaceous aerodynamic sheetmetal and boundary-pushing technology like the Hyperscreen glass cockpit and DRIVE PILOT assisted driving mode, it retains trademark Mercedes qualities like sublime ride comfort and cutting-edge user-friendly tech.
Dual motors generate 516 horsepower providing sports car-like thrust while Dolby Atmos-enhanced audio bathes passengers in concert hall-quality sound. With level 3 semi-autonomous driving capability blended into a lavish, sustainable electric package, the starting MSRP crests $160,000.
8: Mercedes-AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE
a 917 horsepower plug-in hybrid electric vehicular masterpiece. Building upon the already domineering Mercedes S-Class platform, the rocket-like speed of this new hybrid variant can humble the most seasoned of supercar owners.
Despite over 1,000 lb-ft of combined gasoline/electric torque propelling the machine to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, it cossets occupants in hand-crafted luxury with massaging seats and an air balance cabin ionizer. Priced from $188,000, it’s frighteningly powerful performance perfectly tempered by unparalleled tech-infused opulence.
7: Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC
This ultra-luxury variant of the standard Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV receives the utmost Maybach treatment with opulent upgrades like quilted leather seats, matching leather interior trim, and chrome exterior accents.
Power comes courtesy a hand-built, biturbo V8 pumping out 550 horsepower through a 48-volt hybrid system. While boasting a top speed restricted to 155 mph, owners are more likely to settle into their rear Executive Seating Package chairs while being whisked from one upscale destination to another.
For the privilege of what Mercedes calls “the ultimate in SUV luxury” expect an MSRP starting from $166,000.
6: Mercedes Benz model is the Mercedes-Benz G650 Landaulet
an open air variant of the legendary Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen (G-Class) with a breathtaking starting price tag of $660,000. Beginning life as a G650 before transformation by Mercedes’s in-house customization department, a targa-style soft top conversion takes place behind the front seats.
Powered by AMG’s handcrafted twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 putting out over 600 horsepower, owners can cruise in the luxurious open cabin while sealed off from the elements by an electrohydraulic glass divider behind the front seats.
With polished stainless steel bumpers, portal axles and an exclusive designo leather interior, it’s the perfect marriage of hard-core off-road chops and prestigious luxury, Mercedes style.
5: Mercedes-Maybach S650 Pullman Guard
an ultra-stretched, heavily armored variant of the Maybach S-Class costing a staggering minimum of $1.5 million. At nearly 22 feet long, this special Pullman variant Level VR9 ballistic protected sedan provides an unparalleled rear seat passenger experience replete with electrically reclining lounge chairs and pop out folding tables.
Despite weighing nearly 5 tons, the hand-built 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine propels the mammoth machine to 100 km/h in under 7 seconds. The highest levels of discretion assured by thermally and acoustically insulated windows seamlessly blends with the highest levels of protection to produce the ultimate in secure VIP transport.
4: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Starting with a $500,000 SLR McLaren, the UAE-based owner contracted an aftermarket customization shop to completely reskin the carbon fiber exterior in solid gold and platinum.
On top of spot prices for the precious metals, over 4,000 glittering diamonds grace the engine bay, wheels, side blades, and more in this one-of-a-kind example of excess. With all that added weight, acceleration and handling are likely impacted, but straight-line speed was likely not the priority with this showpiece creation.
3: Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero
Essentially a custom luxury two-door based on a shortened Maybach S platform, renowned German coachbuilder Stola was tasked with hand-forming the carbon fiber bodywork.
The majestic result resides somewhere between a sedan and supercar, behoving the wide, aggressive 335-series tires specially created by Fulda for which the prototype tire testing coupe was named. Power is courtesy a twin-turbo V12 paired with an auto racing transmission.
With 700 horsepower rocketing this open-top luxury cruiser to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, it’s evident Mercedes pulled no punches engineering this rolling embodiment of speed and style.
2: Mercedes-AMG ONE
Billed as Mercedes’ “first entry into Formula 1 hybrid technology,” this barely-street-legal two seater combines brute force grunt with hybrid efficiency and electric torque vectoring wizardry courtesy its 1.6-liter turbocharged 90-degree V6 supplemented by four electric motors.
Creating a bonkers combined output over 1,000 horsepower, all that race-spec fury propels a sleek carbon fiber chassis with active aerodynamics from 0-124 mph in under 7 seconds – provided drivers have the skill to handle this razor’s edge speed machine.
With production limited to just 275 units for track approved F1 fanatics, exclusivity matches its performance.
1: Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC
Powered by a precision-tuned 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 pumping out 621 horsepower through 4MATIC+ all wheel drive, sublime authority arrives in serene comfort. Bespoke options include commissioned paint options through Designo along with a near-endless list of available custom upholstery and trim.
For the passenger interested in ride quality over pace, executive seating with calfskin massaging and ventilation/heating plus heated arm rests provide the ultimate in rear seat infotainment-linked relaxation.
As the most expensive model offered through the traditional purchasing process, the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 clearly tops our list as the premier expression of Mercedes innovation and cutting edge technology blended with unparalleled luxury.