Luxuries of life

Mercedes-Benz launch Maybach S650 & S560, epitome of luxury on wheels

THE GERMAN CARMAKER launched two limousines, the S650 and S560, at the Auto Expo, priced at `2.73 crore and `1.94 crore respectively (ex-showroom, pan India). Both the cars come with a plethora of safety and other features that are expected with the premium pricing of these cars. The S650 is powered by a V12 motor that makes 620bhp and a monstrous 1000Nm of peak torque. Features include a radar-based drive assistance programme, multi-beam LED head lamps, panoramic sunroof, optional folding tables and magic body control that detects road unevenness in advance and adjusts the damping characteristics. Mercedes-Benz also put on display its V6 diesel engine and drivetrain at the Expo, which is the carmaker’s first BS VI compliant diesel motor in the country. The engine belts out 286bhp and 600Nm of torque and comes mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission, which can propel the S 350 d from 0-100kmph in 6 seconds, with a top whack of 250kmph.