The new Mercedes-Maybach that’s based on the recently launched S-Class has been revealed. The company describes the Maybach series as “making the best car in the world even better” and as such it’s the colossal spectrum of tech and luxury that’s available in the new S-Class plus much more, starting with being 18cm longer than the long-wheelbase S-Class.

This elevates it to the chauffeured chariot category. It actually comes with a Chauffeur mode that activates the most supple and mannerly damper, engine and transmission operation...