Merc axes Maybach

It's a sad day for the one per centers. Mercedes-Benz announced that it'll be nuking super-luxo saloon subsidiary, Maybach, by 2013.

The decision came after nobody really bought one. Both the 57 and 62 limousines (which are based on third-gen S-Class underpinnings, circa 1991) yielded dismal sales so MB's cutting its losses and bolting on an exciting S600 Pullman variant to its 2013 S-class lineup.

So, dear sack kickers, hiphoperers and smug entrepreneurs, we've compiled a list of alternatives, which contains all of the salient facts*

*Based on Top Gear research

£224,700

How fast does it depreciate?
£370 a day

Available in beige?
Yes

£149,995

How fast does it depreciate?
£260 a day

Available in beige?
Yes

£103,807

How fast does it depreciate?
£190 a day

Available in beige?
Yes

£102,525

How fast does it depreciate?
£220 a day

Available in beige?
Yes

£95,110

How fast does it depreciate?
£190 a day

Available in beige?
Yes

£87,350

How fast does it depreciate?
£150 a day

Available in beige?
No

£227,077

Available in beige?
No

£336,700

How fast does it depreciate?
£560 a day

Available in beige?
Yes

£94,050

How fast does it depreciate?
£170 a day

Available in beige?
Yes

£53,255

How fast does it depreciate?
£105 a day

Available in beige?
Yes