NEW DELHI: The Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series starts at Rs 4,40,00,000 on Mercedes-Benz India's official price page. The model page names the SL 680, a two-seat petrol roadster. Its V8 engine and Maybach cabin treatment make this a different proposition from the rear-seat-focused luxury commonly associated with the badge.
| Official item | Published figure |
|---|---|
| SL Monogram Series starting price | Rs 4,40,00,000 |
| Model | Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 |
| Engine | 3,982 cc V8 petrol |
| Output and torque | 430 kW (585 HP); 800 Nm |
| Transmission and drive | SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G; all-wheel drive |
| Claimed acceleration | 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds |
| Seats and boot | 2; 240 litres |
| Listed front-axle lift capability | Up to 30 mm |
Price as of 6 November 2026, 00:20 IST. This is the manufacturer's starting figure for the series, not a verified price for every paint and trim combination. The accessible listing does not supply a full configuration-by-configuration tariff.
A Maybach built around the front seats
The important point in the SL 680's specification is its seating arrangement. Anyone coming to the model through familiarity with a Maybach limousine needs to reset that expectation. Here the passenger sits beside the driver. There is no rear compartment to consider when deciding where the owner will spend the journey.
That changes the questions an Indian household should bring to a viewing. The relevant assessment concerns getting into the front seat, choosing a comfortable driving posture and judging the cabin with the roof both open and closed. A rear-seat entertainment checklist would miss the purpose of this particular Maybach entirely.
What the starting price establishes
A starting figure is useful for identifying the model's price position. It does not resolve the cost of a specific order. The distinction matters here because Mercedes-Benz explicitly identifies optional bonnet pattern printing on the product page. A car in a photograph may therefore illustrate a treatment that needs to be checked against the selected configuration.
Ask for the exterior finish, wheel choice and cabin specification to be named individually on the configuration sheet. The aim is to understand precisely which photographed details belong to the proposed car. A general description such as fully loaded cannot perform that task, particularly when visual details are central to the appeal of the Monogram Series.
Ramp clearance is a separate question
The official page lists a front-axle lift system. This addresses a practical issue that deserves attention before a roadster becomes part of a household routine: negotiating an entrance ramp. The stated lift capability is a mechanism's movement, not a claim that the entire car gains the same amount of ground clearance everywhere.
A sensible demonstration would use the kind of ramp the car is expected to encounter. Ask how the function is selected and when it returns to its normal position. Watch the approach carefully rather than assuming the availability of a lift makes every basement entrance suitable. The geometry of the ramp and the car's position on it still matter.
Touring with a compact luggage allowance
The boot figure suggests that luggage planning belongs in the discussion from the outset. For a couple travelling away from home, soft bags and rigid cases impose different demands on an opening. Try the actual luggage before assuming a weekend routine will fit. A volume measurement cannot settle the usability of a particular bag.
There is also value in checking the cabin's small-item storage while seated. Decide where a phone, sunglasses and travel documents would go, then repeat the exercise from the passenger seat. In a car used for leisure drives, these seemingly modest details affect how calmly a journey begins and how often someone needs to reach into the luggage.
Who it is for
The SL 680 suits an owner-driver or a couple seeking a Maybach experience centred on a roadster cabin. Its appeal rests on that combination of personal transport, open-air use and elaborate finishes. A reader whose main requirement is carrying family members together should recognise the seating limitation before becoming absorbed in the engine specification.
The performance figures describe substantial capability, but they do not establish a road test verdict. This report has not measured acceleration, ride quality or roof insulation. A viewing should therefore distinguish the officially stated hardware from personal judgements about comfort, control layout and whether the driving position feels right.
Related coverage includes the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e arrives in India with 30-car launch batch, Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 LWB price: BMW X1 LWB starts lower at Rs 49,90,000 and BMW M440i Convertible price: Rs 1,10,65,000 starting figure. These provide context for other luxury and leisure-car formats.
Official sources: Mercedes-Benz India price listing and Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series model page.
