The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series represents a bold evolution in the storied legacy of the Maybach brand, while all other Maybachs are based on a Mercedes-Benz, this is the first Maybach to be based on a car developed by AMG: the current-generation SL 55 and SL 63. This presented a greater challenge to engineers than past efforts. Introduced as an AMG-exclusive model, this is the first Maybach variant of the SL, the first Maybach convertible since the S 650 Cabriolet, and the sportiest Maybach yet. Powered by a 577-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine paired with a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. This combination provides a driving experience that is both powerful and refined, with smooth acceleration and responsive handling.
Maybach has transformed the traditional SL model, adorning it with a suite of impressive new features and highlights. Most notably, the front end of the SL680 strikes a more authoritarian pose personified by the upright Mercedes star and a chromed fin, while the large chrome-finished radiator grille with Maybach lettering is a not-so-subtle change over a garden-variety SL63. Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series introduces a striking new approach to color and material design. Two distinct design concepts – The Red Ambience design pairs two-tone Obsidian Black metallic with MANUFAKTUR Garnet Red Metallic, while the White Ambience design pairs the same Obsidian Black color with MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Magno instead.
Inside, MANUFAKTUR Crystal White Exclusive Nappa leather and silver chrome accents highlight the ultra-luxe ethos of the new open-top Maybach cruiser. Maybach lettering, Maybach patterns, and exclusive 21-inch Maybach wheels help remind the driver of the exclusivity of their sumptuous machine throughout, and even the soft top features a Maybach pattern in the fabric.
The bumpers have been subtly rounded off to complement the striking 21-inch Maybach-specific wheels and drivers can add an obsidian black bonnet to contrast with the paint. Then there are the details including the interior of the headlights being finished in rose gold to the chrome-lined windscreen frame. The acoustic soft top, crafted from light black fabric and subtly incorporating the Maybach pattern, ensures that the vehicle remains a sanctuary of luxury even when the top is down. Behind the seats, there is also an aerodynamically designed double scoop.
In line with the exclusivity of the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, MAYBACH Icons of Luxury will launch a curated collection of luxury items inspired by the vehicle’s design, available in boutiques and online, will include items such as a leather jacket, sneakers, a scarf, a tote bag, and a dog bag, all reflecting the materials and colors of this exceptional two-seater. The new 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series is an ode to classic dream ultra-luxe convertibles that most car enthusiasts would think are vestiges of a long-gone golden age. However, when the sumptuous new two-seater hits U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the second half of 2025, that golden age will live on in the form of a new Maybach masterpiece.