There aren’t as many luxury car brands that start with the letter M as one may think. Through the years the list has been a bit longer than it currently is, but many of those auto manufacturers are no longer in existence.
This article will list the luxury vehicles that are currently being produced that start with the letter M, with the exception of one honorable mention that is no longer in business.
Luxury Cars That Start With M
Maserati, Mercedes, and Maybach are the only manufacturers of luxury vehicles that start with the letter M. While the auto manufacturer McLaren starts with the letter M, they are a manufacturer of supercars, not luxury cars.
Maserati
Maserati is an Italian luxury car brand that was founded in 1914 by 5 brothers. Through the years, the Maserati brand has been owned by several different companies such as Citroen, De Tomaso, Fiat, and Ferrari.
Maserati is known for manufacturing four-door sedans, coupes, and now SUVs with sportier design language and performance characteristics.
Current Maserati Models
Currently, Maserati produces 4 models which are available for purchase, one SUV, two sedans, and one coupe.
Maserati Levante
The Maserati Levante is the SUV in the model lineup and has been in production since 2016. The Levante is offered in four trim levels, Trofeo, GT, Modena, and Modena S.
The Levante is only offered with AWD and has a base price ranging from $79,000 to $153,100 depending on the trim level chosen.
The following chart displays some of the specs of the Levante:
| Model | Engine Type | Engine Displacement | Power (HP) | Price | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levante Trofeo | V-8 | 3.8L | 580 | $153,100 | AWD |
| Levante GT | V-6 | 3.0L | 345 | $79,400 | AWD |
| Levante Modena | V-6 | 3.0L | 424 | $90,400 | AWD |
| Levante Modena S | V-8 | 3.8L | 550 | $115,400 | AWD |
Maserati Ghibli
The Ghibli is a four-door mid-size sedan that was introduced to the market in 2013. The Ghibli is manufactured in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The Maserati Ghibli is offered in GT, Modena, Modena Q4, and Trofeo trim levels. Base prices for this car range from $76,000 to $110,000 depending on the trim level to be purchased.
The following chart displays some specs for the Ghibli:
| Model | Engine Type | Engine Displacement | Power (HP) | Price | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghibli GT | V-6 | 3.0L | 345 | $76,200 | RWD |
| Ghibli Modena | V-6 | 3.0L | 424 | $80,900 | RWD |
| Ghibli Modena Q4 | V-6 | 3.0L | 424 | $83,500 | AWD |
| Ghibli Trofeo | V-8 | 3.8L | 580 | $110,600 | RWD |
Maserati Quattroporte
The Quattroporte is Maserati’s full-sized luxury sports sedan which first was produced in 1963.
Earlier generations of the Quattroporte were available with manual transmissions. However, since the introduction of the 5th generation Quattroporte, the car has only been offered with automatic transmissions.
The Quattroporte is manufactured in the same four trim levels as their other models, GT, Modena, Modena Q4, and Trofeo. Entry-level prices depending on trim level range between $96,000 and $143,000.
Some of the performance specifications of the Quattroporte are:
| Model | Engine Type | Engine Displacement | Power (HP) | Price | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quattroporte GT | V-6 | 3.0L | 345 | $96,000 | RWD |
| Quattroporte Modena | V-6 | 3.0L | 424 | $105,800 | RWD |
| Quattroporte Modena Q4 | V-6 | 3.0L | 424 | $110,300 | AWD |
| Quattroporte Trofeo | V-8 | 3.8L | 580 | $143,200 | RWD |
MC20 Coupe
As the name describes, the MC20 is Maserati’s coupe that began production in 2020. The MC20 is a two-seater, mid-engined sports car with butterfly doors.
| Model | Engine Type | Engine Displacement | Power (HP) | Max Speed | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC20 | V-6 | 3.0L | 621 | >202 Mph | RWD |
Maybach
An ultra-luxury German auto manufacturer, Maybach was originally founded in 1909 by a father and son duo.
Maybach was initially held as a subsidiary of the Zeppelin manufacturer Luftschiffbau Zeppelin. Daimler-Benz acquired the Maybach brand in 1960, which is why modern Maybachs closely resemble their Mercedes Benz S-class counterparts.
Current day Maybachs were produced from 1997-2013. Beginning in 2015 Maybachs were offered as a trim level of the S-Class Mercedes, and starting in 2019 as a trim level of the GLS SUV.
In 2021 Mercedes-Maybach announced that 300 S-650 coupes would be produced and a concept electric SUV is being developed.
S580 Maybach
The S580 is the Maybach trim level of the 2021 S-Class that offers its owners the epitome of luxury comforts.
The S580 is a four-door sedan that has a length of 215 inches and a height of 59.4 inches and a base MSRP of $184,900.
Some of the luxurious comfort creatures of the S580 are as follows:
- Massaging seats
- Folding tables
- Heated and cooled cup holder
- Rear cabin refrigerator
- Champagne flutes
- Rear seats that transorm into reclining chairs
- Air Cabin fragrance system
Performance Specifications for the Maybach S580 are:
| Model | Engine Type | Engine Displacement | Power (HP) | Torque | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S580 | V-8 biturbo | 4.0L | 496 | 516 lb-ft | AWD |
Maybach GLS 600
The GLS 600 is the Maybach trim level of the 2021 GLS that offers its owners some of the same luxury comforts as the S580 but in SUV form.
The S580 has a length of 204.9 inches, is 79.9 inches wide, and has two rows of seating. The GLS 600 has a base MSRP of $161,550.
The Maybach GLS 600 offers luxurious comfort creatures such as:
- Massaging seats
- Folding tables
- Heated and cooled cup holder
- Rear cabin refrigerator
- Champagne flutes
- Rear seats that transorm into reclining chairs
- Air Cabin fragrance system
- 4 or 5 seat cabin configurations
Performance Specifications for the Maybach GLS 600 are:
| Model | Engine Type | Engine Displacement | Power (HP) | Torque | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS 600 | V-8 biturbo | 4.0L | 550 | 538 lb-ft | AWD |
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German auto manufacturer known for the luxury cars that they produce. Mercedes manufactured their first vehicle in 1926.
Mercedes-Benz manufactures a variety of luxury subcompacts, mid-size, full-size coupes, and sedans as well as small to large SUVs. Mercedes also manufactures light and heavy commercial vehicles.
The following chart depicts the models that are currently manufactured by Mercedes-Benz:
| Model | Type |
|---|---|
| GLA | Small SUV |
| GLB | Small SUV |
| GLC | Mid-size SUV |
| GLC Coupe | Mid-size SUV “Coupe” |
| GLE SUV | Full-size SUV |
| GLE Coupe | Full-size SUV “Coupe” |
| GLS SUV | Large SUV |
| G-Class SUV | SUV |
| A-Class Sedan | Compact Sedan |
| C-Class Sedan | Small Sedan |
| E-Class Sedan | Mid-size Sedan |
| E-Class | Mid-size Wagon |
| EQS | Electric Sedan |
| S-Class | Large Sedan |
| CLA | 4-door Coupe |
| C-Class Coupe | 2-door Coupe |
| E-Class Coupe | 2-door Coupe |
| CLS | 4-door Coupe |
| S-Class Coupe | 2-door Coupe |
| AMG GT | 4-door Coupe |
| AMG GT | Coupe |
Mercury
Mercury was an entry-level American car manufacturer that was a division of Ford Motor Company.
The Mercury brand got its start in 1938 and manufactured vehicles until 2011 when Ford announced the discontinuation of the Mercury line.
During the time that Mercury manufactured vehicles, they were most known for their larger luxury sedans but also produced mid-size sedans and SUVs.
Merkur
Merkur was a brand of “luxury” vehicle marketed by the Lincoln-Mercury division of Ford which manufactured cars beginning in 1985.
This brand was an attempt to regain some of the market share that the American auto manufacturers lost to the foreign car manufacturers. While a noble effort, Merkur was not a very successful venture, and the production of Merkurs ended in 1989.
During their existence, Merkur manufactured their coupe, the XR4Ti, and their sedan the Scorpio. The XR4Ti was powered by either an inline 4-cylinder engine or a V-6 engine, while the Scorpio was powered by a 2.9L V-6.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there aren’t many luxury car brands that start with M that are still manufacturing vehicles. Maserati, Maybach, and Mercedes Benz are currently the only manufacturers of luxury cars that have names starting with the letter M.
While Mercury and Merkur were luxury brands that start with the letter M, they no longer manufacture vehicles.