Ultra-luxury Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 lands in Australia

The new Mercedes‑Maybach SL 680 has officially arrived in Australia, marking the first time the Maybach luxury brand has been applied to the SL roadster. Positioned at the top of the SL lineup, the model combines high-end luxury, bespoke design, and strong V8 performance, making it the sportiest Maybach model yet.

This super-luxurious roadster is now the second-most expensive Mercedes-Benz available in Australia, alongside the most expensive Maybach S680 limousine.

Pricing and variants

The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 is offered as a single high-spec variant known as the Monogram Series. The roadster is available in two distinct design concepts: Red Ambience in Garnet Red Metallic finish and White Ambience in Opalite White Magno finish.

Powertrain and performance

The ultra-luxury Maybach roadster runs on the same V8 engine as the Mercedes-AMG SL63. The power is sent to all four wheels in the Maybach SL 680 through Mercedes‑Benz 4MATIC+, providing strong traction and smooth acceleration. The car also features Maybach-specific suspension tuning, focusing on comfort while still delivering sporty handling.

Other key driving technologies seen in this luxury roadster are:

• Active Ride Control suspension
• Rear-axle steering (up to 2.5 degrees)
• Dedicated “Maybach” drive mode
• Dynamic engine mounts
• Electronic rear differential lock
• Front axle lift system for steep driveways and speed bumps

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Exterior design and customisation

The exterior design introduces several exclusive Maybach styling elements, such as:

• Maybach-specific grille with vertical chrome struts
• Obsidian black bonnet
• Illuminated grille and Mercedes star
• 21-inch forged alloy wheels (5-hole or multi-spoke design)
• DIGITAL LIGHT headlights with rosé-gold accents
• Maybach-pattern soft top-roof

Standard paint colours in the Maybach SL 680 include Garnet Red and Opalite White Magno. Buyers can choose from more than 50 premium paint finishes through the Manufaktur (at $24,300 MLRP). They can also buy 21-inch multi-spoke forged wheels at $12,900 (MLRP).

Special bonnet design

An optional Maybach-patterned bonnet can also be selected at $16,900 (MLRP). This uses PixelPaint technology, which prints a detailed Maybach pattern onto the bonnet before multiple layers of clearcoat are applied and hand-finished for a deep visual effect.

Interior luxury and technology

Inside the Maybach SL 680, the cabin focuses heavily on premium materials and advanced technology. The interior highlights are:

• Nappa leather upholstery
• ‘Dinamica’ microfibre roof liner
• Heated leather and wood steering wheel
• Sports seats with Maybach floral stitching
• High-pile Maybach floor mats
• Illuminated door sills
• Climatised front seats
• Multicontour seats with massage
• ‘Energizing’ Package Plus wellness system
• 1220W Burmester 3D surround sound system with 17 speakers 

Infotainment and connectivity

Technology in the car is built around the MBUX infotainment system. Its key tech features are:

• 11.9-inch central touchscreen
• Augmented-reality (AR) navigation
• 5G connectivity
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Head-up display
• 64-colour ambient lighting

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Safety and driver assistance features

The roadster comes with a wide range of advanced safety systems. The Driving Assistance Package Plus in the roadster Maybach includes:

• Active Distance Assist ‘Distronic’
• Active Lane Keeping Assist
• Active Lane Change Assist
• Active Steering Assist
• 360-degree camera
• Memory Parking Assist
• Guard 360° Vehicle Protection Plus for added security and monitoring

Key takeaway

The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 blends ultra-luxury craftsmanship with sports-car performance, becoming the most exclusive and powerful SL roadster ever offered in Australia.