Name: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 2027
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Availability: BackOrder

Question 1

How much does a 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class cost to export from the UK?

Accepted Answer

IPAS prices the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class from about 216,000 US dollars for the S 580 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid, with the S 580 4MATIC at about 222,900 US dollars and the S 680 4MATIC at about 258,800 US dollars. Treat that as an indicative band for the car itself rather than a firm quote. Import duty, VAT or GST, port and handling charges, marine insurance and freight are all destination-specific and sit on top of it. IPAS publishes one transparent price per build, and the exact figure for your chosen variant and specification is confirmed when you configure the car. To turn the export price into a full landed cost for your country, use the Import Price Calculator on this page.

Question 2

Which 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class variants can IPAS export from the UK?

Accepted Answer

Three variants make up the UK 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class range, all with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, the 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission and five seats. The S 580 e 4MATIC pairs a 2,999 cc 3.0-litre inline-six turbo petrol engine with a plug-in hybrid system, producing 330 kW plus 120 kW from the electric motor, 750 Nm of torque and a 28.6 kWh battery, with CO2 emissions of 69 g/km. The S 580 4MATIC uses the 3,982 cc 4.0-litre V8 biturbo with 48-volt mild hybrid assistance, rated at 395 kW plus 17 kW, 750 Nm and 252 g/km. The S 680 4MATIC shares that same 3,982 cc 4.0-litre V8 biturbo mild hybrid powertrain in a higher state of tune, at 450 kW plus 17 kW, 850 Nm and 263 g/km. These are the specifications published by Mercedes-Benz for the UK market as of September 2026.

Question 3

Is the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class right-hand drive?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class that IPAS supplies from the UK is built as a factory right-hand-drive car, with the steering, pedals, instruments, lighting and driver assistance systems engineered for right-hand-drive road rules on the production line. No steering conversion is involved at any point, so there is no conversion cost, no additional lead time for one, and no aftermarket modification in the vehicle's history. That makes it a straightforward fit for right-hand-drive destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, where factory right-hand-drive provenance is usually the smoothest route through local compliance and registration.

Question 4

What import duty will I pay on a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, and how is the landed cost calculated?

Accepted Answer

There is no single duty figure for this car, because the rate depends entirely on where it is going. Each destination applies its own combination of customs duty, VAT or GST, excise or luxury tax, and in a growing number of markets a CO2-linked charge, every one of them calculated on its own base, usually the CIF value of the car rather than the export price alone. Emissions and engine size matter here: the S 580 e plug-in hybrid is rated at 69 g/km, while the two V8 mild hybrid variants sit at 252 and 263 g/km, which can place them in very different tax bands within the same country. Ultra-luxury saloons also attract value-based surcharges in several markets, so quoting a generic percentage would be misleading. Enter your destination in the Import Price Calculator on this page to see duty, taxes, freight and handling built up into a single landed cost for your chosen variant.

Question 5

How is the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class shipped from the UK, and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

The car is exported through the Port of Southampton, the UK's principal vehicle-handling port. Two methods are practical for a saloon of this value. Roll-on roll-off sees the car driven aboard a dedicated vehicle carrier, while containerised shipping secures it inside a container for additional protection and privacy; most buyers of an ultra-luxury Maybach choose a container, and marine insurance is arranged either way. Port-to-port transit varies widely by lane, from a few weeks on shorter routes to roughly two months on long-haul services to Australasia, and the door-to-door timeline also absorbs UK export clearance, sailing schedules, any transhipment and destination port processing. IPAS Express Pro Car Shipping returns live routing, sailing options and freight costs for your specific destination.

Question 6

How long does it take to get a 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class delivered?

Accepted Answer

This model is supplied to back order rather than from existing stock, so the clock starts with a factory build slot rather than an immediate release. A realistic schedule has three stages: the production slot and UK export preparation, the sea freight leg from Southampton, and customs clearance plus local registration at the destination. Together these typically run to several months, and a heavily personalised specification extends the build stage further. Because build slots move with factory allocation, IPAS confirms the current lead time for your chosen variant at the point of order rather than quoting a fixed number in advance. Shipping duration is the one stage you can model today, so check current sailing times for your route with IPAS Express Pro Car Shipping.

Question 7

What documents are needed to import a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class from the UK?

Accepted Answer

The export pack from the UK side is consistent across destinations: a commercial invoice showing the purchase price, the bill of lading or sea waybill issued by the carrier, a certificate of conformity or type-approval reference covering emissions and safety, the UK export or de-registration document, and a marine insurance certificate. Buyers also supply identification or company registration papers and proof of payment. Individual countries then add their own requirements on top, which may include an import permit or licence, a pre-shipment inspection or roadworthiness certificate, a tax identification number, or homologation paperwork where the model is being approved locally for the first time. IPAS prepares and issues the export documentation, while destination-side requirements should always be confirmed against your national customs authority, since those change more often than the export pack does.

Question 8

Is importing a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class from the UK cheaper than buying one locally?

Accepted Answer

It depends almost entirely on your destination's tax regime, and the honest answer is that it can go either way. In markets where the Maybach S-Class is officially sold, a local showroom figure already has duty, local taxes and local retail costs folded into it, and comes with local aftersales arrangements. Importing from the UK instead gives you access to UK-specification cars and configurations that local allocation may not cover, at one transparent price, with duty, freight and taxes then added visibly for your country rather than bundled out of sight. In markets with no official Maybach representation, importing is often the only route to a new example at all. The comparison only becomes meaningful once you have a real number, so build the landed cost for the exact variant you want in the Import Price Calculator on this page and set it against local prices.

Variant	Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Seating	Body Type	Steering
S 580 e 4MATIC	3.0L inline-6 turbo petrol Plug-in Hybrid	330 kW + 120 kW (449 hp + 163 HP combined)	750 Nm	9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic	AWD (4MATIC)	Plug-in Hybrid	5	Sedan (long-wheelbase saloon)	Right-hand drive
S 580 4MATIC	4.0L V8 biturbo with 48V EQ Boost mild hybrid	395 kW + 17 kW (537 hp + 23 HP combined)	750 Nm	9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic	AWD (4MATIC)	Mild Hybrid	5	Sedan (long-wheelbase saloon)	Right-hand drive
S 680 4MATIC	4.0L V8 biturbo with 48V EQ Boost mild hybrid	450 kW + 17 kW (612 hp + 23 HP combined)	850 Nm	9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic	AWD (4MATIC)	Mild Hybrid	5	Sedan (long-wheelbase saloon)	Right-hand drive

Specification	S 580 e 4MATIC	S 580 4MATIC	S 680 4MATIC
Engine displacement	2,999 cc	3,982 cc	3,982 cc
Electrification	28.6 kWh plug-in hybrid battery	0.9 kWh 48V mild-hybrid battery	0.9 kWh 48V mild-hybrid battery
CO2 emissions	69 g/km (weighted)	252 g/km (combined)	263 g/km (combined)
Fuel economy	94.2 mpg	25.5 mpg	24.4 mpg
0-62 mph	4.8 seconds	4.5 seconds	4.0 seconds
Top speed	Electronically limited	155 mph	155 mph
Electric range	60 miles (EAER)	Not applicable	Not applicable

Specification	S 580 e 4MATIC	S 580 4MATIC	S 680 4MATIC
Length	5460 mm / 214.9 in	5460 mm / 214.9 in	5460 mm / 214.9 in
Width	1954 mm / 76.9 in	1954 mm / 76.9 in	1954 mm / 76.9 in
Height	1503 mm / 59.2 in	1503 mm / 59.2 in	1503 mm / 59.2 in
Wheelbase	3396 mm / 133.7 in	3396 mm / 133.7 in	3396 mm / 133.7 in
Kerb weight	2555 kg / 5633 lb	2340 kg / 5160 lb	2365 kg / 5214 lb
Seating capacity	5	5	5
Boot capacity	550 litres / 19.4 cu ft	550 litres / 19.4 cu ft	550 litres / 19.4 cu ft
Fuel tank capacity	Not published for this specification	Not published for this specification	Not published for this specification
Ground clearance	Not published for this specification	Not published for this specification	Not published for this specification
Turning circle	Not published for this specification	Not published for this specification	Not published for this specification

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Export & Pricing

1How much does a 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class cost to export from the UK?

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2Which 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class variants can IPAS export from the UK?

3Is the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class right-hand drive?

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4What import duty will I pay on a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, and how is the landed cost calculated?

5How is the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class shipped from the UK, and how long does it take?

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