The Maybach 62 is a full-size car built from 2003 to 2026 over 2 generations. Engines offered: V8. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 62 is
The Maybach 62 is a full-size car that Maybach built from 2003 to 2026 — 24 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2008. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Maybach range: 57, 62S, Landaulet.
62 generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the 62's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the 62 that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2005 | 617 cm | 383 cm | 2855 kg | - | - |
| 2008-2011 | 616 cm | 383 cm | 2855 kg | -1 cm | +0 kg |
Maybach 62 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 62 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Maybach 62 have? Power & range
The Maybach 62 is offered with 1 powertrain — 5.5L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Maybach 62, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 5.5L · 12-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 62 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Maybach 62. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 62 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Maybach 62?
The 62 is a full-size car, built from 2003 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: V8.
How many generations does the 62 have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2008. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car.
What is the Maybach 62 warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 62 reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 62?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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