Mercedes-Maybach Pullman revealed

Mercedes has revealed the Maybach Pullman. A stretch-limousine version of the S-class, the Pullman will debut at the Geneva motor show in March. This is the second model in the Mercedes-Maybach luxury lineup, the first one being the Mercedes-Maybach S600. The debut of the Pullman will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the most fabled luxury limo, the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.

The Pullman measures 6,499 mm in length, 1,598 mm in height, and sits on a 4,418 mm long wheelbase. It gets powered by the firm's 6.0-litre biturbo engine, which produces 522bhp and 84.6kgm of torque. Other mechanical details are expected to emerge upon unveiling.

The cabin, which literally screams luxury, has quilted reclining leather seating for four occupants. The passengers sit facing each other, and there is an electrically rising partition window separating the front and rear seats, which can be switched from clear to opaque. There is a standard 18.5-inch screen and a Burmester 3D stereo system to go with it.

The Mercedes-Maybach Pullman will also be offered with a choice of customisations, and there will be an armoured version too.

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