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The new Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series

Itumeleng Garebatshabe
Last updated: May 13, 2025 19:42
By Itumeleng Garebatshabe
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  • Sporty two-seater for the ultimate open-air experience
  • Exquisite aesthetics with two curated design concepts: Red Ambience and White Ambience
  • Excellent ride and acoustic comfort for a driving experience at Maybach level

Mercedes-Maybach is expanding its product portfolio with a fourth model – the new Mercedes‑Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series is the sportiest model in the brand’s history to date. The open-top two-seater interprets the iconic silhouette of the SL in an extraordinary way. Athletic proportions merge with exquisite aesthetics and maximum comfort. The Mercedes‑Maybach SL opens up a whole new world of cruising in the open air. It combines a dynamic driving experience with everything that characterises a Mercedes‑Maybach: skilled craftsmanship, high-quality materials and exquisite design details. In line with the brand philosophy, it offers a holistic, sensual experience. The market launch in Europe has already begun with other markets to follow successively.

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Individual expressiveness with over 50 MANUFAKTUR colours Exterior design typical of the brand, with added sporty characterBonnet with integrated Maybach pattern using the innovative PixelPaint processHigh acoustic comfort for relaxed driving pleasureExcellent driving dynamics with eight-cylinder temperament and supreme comfortExclusive collection from MAYBACH Icons of Luxury

“We want to surprise, inspire and excite our customers. With the Mercedes‑Maybach SL Monogram Series, we’re offering them the sportiest and most extravagant model we’ve ever created. It’s a true Maybach for the ultimate in open-air-motoring enjoyment.”
Daniel Lescow, Head of Mercedes‑Maybach, Mercedes‑Benz Group AG

Customised luxury experience with two curated concepts

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The Mercedes-Maybach SL is an extraordinary combination of beauty and sportiness. This is notably expressed by the two curated design concepts: “White Ambience” presents itself in a new interpretation of the typical Maybach two-colour paintwork with obsidian black metallic in the upper section of the vehicle and MANUFAKTUR opalite white magno in the lower section. In “Red Ambience,” obsidian black metallic contrasts elegantly with MANUFAKTUR garnet red metallic. Developed for the first time for the new Mercedes‑Maybach two-seater, this tinted clearcoat is characterised by its vibrant, rich colour and a special depth effect.

The interior conveys a special feeling of lightness and space. The extensive use of crystal white, sustainably tanned MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Nappa leather creates an airy, elegant ambience. It not only enhances the seats in their new, floral design but also the door panels, the centre console and the space behind the seats. This creates a generous feeling of roominess and, at the same time, the typical Maybach cocooning effect. The galvanised seat backrests and trim parts in silver chrome provide a glamorous contrast. The elaborate upholstery of the seat surface and backrest, typical of the brand, ensures maximum seating comfort. The seat side panels are lowered for easy entry and exit.   

Individual expressiveness with over 50 MANUFAKTUR colours 

In addition to the two curated colour concepts, more than 50 other MANUFAKTUR paint colours are available on request. The colour palette is inspired by the tones of precious stones, minerals or natural phenomena such as Côte d’Azur Blue, as well as current colour trends from fashion, architecture and design. This also includes newly interpreted classic hues from the historical paint archives of Mercedes‑Benz and Maybach.

Exterior design typical of the brand, with added sporty character

The open-top two-seater is the first Maybach model in which the brand-specific, chrome-finished radiator grille, with its fine vertical slats, has an A-shape contour. In typical sports-car fashion, it shifts the visual centre of gravity far downwards. The contour of the radiator grille is illuminated, as is the delicately integrated Maybach lettering. The front apron, with its horizontal air intakes and striking chrome trim, additionally emphasises the sporty character of the Maybach SL. The windscreen frame is also finished in gleaming chrome. The distinctive, characterful “face” is rounded off by a rose gold accent in the headlights and the dedicated bonnet with upright Mercedes star and a chrome-plated longitudinal fin.

The rear of the vehicle is characterised by the taillights featuring the Maybach logo. It has a brand-specific rear apron with chrome trim and a dedicated diffuser design. The brand-typical tailpipe trim, with a horizontal bar, rounds off the elegant appearance. Behind the seats, an aerodynamically designed double scoop reinforces the unique appearance. The chrome fin on the bonnet and the chrome insert in the side member trim give the two-seater an elegant touch. Added to this are the 21-inch forged wheels, which are available in a five-hole or multi-spoke design. This gives the two-seater an elegant and sporty side view, especially when the soft top is open. The acoustic-comfort soft top consists of a fabric in a light black colour with a discreetly integrated, anthracite-coloured Maybach pattern.

Bonnet with integrated Maybach pattern using the innovative PixelPaint process

To further enhance exclusivity, the bonnet in obsidian black metallic is available on request with an integrated Maybach pattern in graphite grey uni. The production of this printed bonnet is very complex and is partly carried out by hand. Each step of the process is subject to complex technical requirements and demands the highest precision in execution. First, the bonnet receives a base coat and an initial clear coat, which is then sanded by hand. It is then printed with the Maybach pattern using the new PixelPaint process. The bonnet is then coated twice more with clearcoat and sanded by hand until the final clearcoat finish is applied. The four coats of clear lacquer and three sanded coats give the Maybach pattern an extraordinary depth effect. Each layer of clear lacquer is sanded by hand, which takes several hours and requires precise craftsmanship. 

The bonnet of the Mercedes‑Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series marks the premiere of the innovative and sustainable PixelPaint painting process at the Sindelfingen site. Inspired by an inkjet printer, this painting technology enables customised patterns and designs to be applied directly to the bodywork with incredible precision. The print head has more than 1,000 nozzles, each of which can be controlled individually. They can apply drops of paint at a microscopic size of 20 to 50 microns at a speed of over 1,000 drops per second. The extremely precise colour application means that no spray mist is produced. Labour-intensive masking and multiple passes for painting are no longer necessary, resulting in fewer waste products and lower emissions.

High acoustic comfort for relaxed driving pleasure

The highest standards also apply to driving and acoustic comfort. The Mercedes‑Maybach SL offers a unique driving experience that combines the tranquillity and power typical of the brand. Comprehensive insulation measures reduce road noise. Acoustic fleeces, aluminium butyl surfaces and acoustic foams are used, among other things. The sonorously restrained sound is also typical of Maybach. The noise-optimised exhaust system is equipped with the maximum possible proportion of insulating materials. The muffler makes the Mercedes‑Maybach SL even quieter thanks to innovative inlays made of recyclable fibreglass textile.

Excellent driving dynamics with eight-cylinder temperament and supreme comfort

With the Mercedes‑Maybach SL, every journey becomes an unforgettable experience. Agile and powerful, the open-top two-seater is ideally prepared for both relaxed cruising and sporty driving. It offers a high level of Maybach comfort combined with the sophisticated driving dynamics of an SL. The suspension, with its semi-active, hydraulic roll stabilisation, forms the basis. Hydraulic elements replace conventional mechanical anti-roll bars and compensate for body roll movements in fractions of a second.

The system enables maximum ride comfort in different cornering radii, when travelling straight ahead and when driving over bumps. Maybach-specific valves for the damper hydraulics and softer steel springs also allow the suspension to respond even more sensitively. Unevenness is gently absorbed. New front-axle head bearings, the overall modified elastokinematics and comfortable Pirelli P Zero tyres also contribute to the high level of ride comfort.

The four driving programmes Comfort, Maybach, Sport and Individual support a wide range of driving experiences. The softened accelerator pedal characteristics in the Comfort and Maybach programmes make the response to driving commands smoother and more refined.

The combination of a 4.0‑litre biturbo engine with 430 kW (585 hp) output and smooth-shifting 9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission ensures dynamic driving pleasure at the Maybach level. Fully variable 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive and an electronically controlled rear-axle locking differential offer excellent traction even in slippery road conditions, thereby increasing driving safety. Standard rear-axle steering combines agility and stability for a manoeuvrable and safe driving experience. The Mercedes‑Maybach SL handles curves with impressive precision.

Exclusive collection from MAYBACH Icons of Luxury

To match the new Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series, MAYBACH Icons of Luxury is offering a collection in boutiques as well as the online store. The design is inspired by the materials and colours of the open-top two-seater. The collection includes a leather jacket, sneakers, a scarf, a shopper bag and a dog carrier.

The data of the Mercedes-Maybach SL at a glance

Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series
Drivetrain
Cylinder arrangement/number V8
Displacementcc3,982
OutputkW/hp430/585
at rpm1/min5,500-6,500
TorqueNm800
at rpm1/min2,500-5,000
Drive Fully variable 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive
Transmission 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
Dimensions and weights
Length/width/heightmm4,697/1,915/1,358
Wheelbasemm2,700
Turning circle with rear axle steering 2.5°m12.35
Luggage compartment volumeL213 – 240
Kerb weight/payload/gross vehicle weightkg2,050/145/2,195
Driving performance and consumption
Acceleration 0-100 km/hs4.1
Top speedkm/h260
Combined energy consumptionl/100 km13.6
Combined CO2 emissionsg/km309
CO2 class G
TAGGED:MANUFAKTURMercedes-MaybachMercedes‑Maybach SLMercedes‑Maybach SL 680

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