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Monogram Madness: Is Less More?<\/strong><\/p>\nIf there\u2019s one thing that stands out in these photos, it\u2019s the monogram. Much like Louis Vuitton products, Maybach has gone absolutely wild with their branding, plastering their logo all over the place, like that one person who insists on wearing a t-shirt covered in tiny, repeated logos just to prove they can afford the name. <\/p>\n
The hood? Drenched in Maybach\u2019s signature badging. The lower front grille? Yep, more logos. The fabric roof? You guessed it. Even the roof cover has been treated to the same pattern overload. And let\u2019s not forget about the seat backs and various other \u201ckey\u201d places where the logo pops up. Mercedes has apparently taken the whole \u201cbranding everywhere\u201d thing to heart, following a similar trend in other recent models like the CLA. Subtlety may not be the point here.<\/p>\n











































<\/section>\nPerformance or Just Comfort? You Decide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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All SL680 Monogram models will be sold with the same basic 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 found in the regular SL63. That means 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9G-Tronic automatic transmission. All-wheel drive? Check. This setup allows the SL680 to hit 62 mph (100 km\/h) in a respectable 4.1 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 162 mph (260 km\/h). <\/p>\n
But let\u2019s be honest, if you\u2019re buying this car, you probably won\u2019t be racing anyone. Performance is great, but it\u2019s the luxury and comfort that matter.<\/p>\n
Speaking of comfort, the SL680 isn\u2019t built for track days. Instead, it\u2019s designed to soothe and pamper. It comes standard with semi-active hydraulic roll stabilization, new damper valves, and bespoke springs that are softer than normal. Engineers have also added more insulation to reduce road noise and optimized the exhaust with added insulating materials, ensuring it\u2019s nice and quiet.<\/p>\n
The Price: Don\u2019t Ask, Just Buy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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So, how much does this all cost? While official pricing has yet to be confirmed, early rumors suggest the SL680 will start at around $250,000 in the U.S. That\u2019s about $65,000 more than the regular SL63, so you\u2019d better have deep pockets or a rich uncle who owes you a favor.<\/p>\n















































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