Mercedes-Benz Maybach Engine Specifications
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach is offered with 4.7L–6.0L engines in 12 and 8-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2017):
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach is available with 12 6.0L and Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive).
Mercedes-Benz Maybach Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017Config 1 of 3 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 | 6.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2017Config 2 of 3 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 | 6.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017Config 3 of 3 | Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 8 | 4.7L | Automatic 9-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 | 6.0L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Large Cars |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Mercedes-Benz Maybach data analysis
How Mercedes-Benz Maybach engine displacement varies
Across 4 configurations recorded for the 2016 through 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach, engine displacement runs from 4.7 litres to 6 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach (SIDI) at 4.7 litres, and the weakest to the 2016 car (Auto 7-spd, 12 cyl, 6.0 L) at 6 litres — a spread of 22%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach would be misleading.
What changed for 2017
Average engine displacement for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach is 5.6 litres, against 6 litres for the 2016 car — it fell by 0.4 litres. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.
How to read this Mercedes-Benz Maybach data
This page lists every 2016 through 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach record we hold for this measurement — 4 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Mercedes-Benz Maybach figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maybach Engine Specs
What engine does the Mercedes-Benz Maybach have?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach is available with 12 cylinder engines ranging up to 6.0L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Mercedes-Benz Maybach available with all-wheel drive?
Check the drive column in the table above to see available drivetrain configurations.
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