Is the Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL powerful enough for highway driving?

It is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine (M177) producing 585 hp and 800 Nm of torque. It features a 9-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive . The engine shares its foundation with the AMG SL 63 but is tuned for smoother, more refined power delivery. For buyers considering the Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.