Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

October 04, 2016

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

What’s 6 meters long, goes from zero to 100km/h in under four seconds and is fully electronic? Currently, nothing but Mercedes intends on changing that with the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6. The German automaker unveiled the Vision, a stylishly spectacular (just look at that picture and tell us you aren’t convinced), futuristic and electric concept coupé, ahead of the famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the US.

This outsized concept car is almost six meters long (5.70m or 18.5ft, to be precise) and is a 2+2 coupé with 24-inch rims. This might make it the longest coupe in the world but we digress.

Its electronic power system delivers 750 horsepower and onboard batteries promise a range of up to 500 kilometers (311 miles), according to the New European Driving Cycle. Plus, a quick-charge function brings 100km (62 miles) of range in under five minutes. The Vision will be all-wheel drive, with one electric motor effectively per wheel and that 500km range is apparently possible from a single charge.

In spite of its imposing dimensions, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 boasts performances worthy of a supercar, including 0 to 100km/h (0 to 62 mph) acceleration in under four seconds and a top speed electronically capped at 250km/h (155 mph). Mercedes reports that none of this performance negatively impacts range but we’ll have to wait and see on that.

In terms of exterior design, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 reinterprets the aesthetic features historically associated with Mercedes, notably the prominent front grille, apparently inspired by a pinstripe suit. Its butterfly doors nod to the legendary 300SL, while the back end surprises with a rear window shrunk to minimal size. The futuristic interior is reminiscent of the F 015, unveiled at CES 2015 in Las Vegas (USA).

This coupé is the latest addition to a series of visionary concept cars presented over the last few years by Mercedes, including the Vision Ener-G-Force (2012), the AMG Vision Gran Turismo (2013) and the Vision Tokyo (2015). It no doubt presages an upcoming addition to the Mercedes Maybach line, creating a direct rival for the Bentley Continental Flying Spur and the Rolls-Royce Wraith.