President William Ruto rode in a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class limousine while on a two-day official visit to Kazakhstan.
The car is a high-end state vehicle commonly used by world leaders for diplomatic transport.
Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in Germany under its ultra-luxury Maybach division, the Mercedes-Maybach S680 4MATIC is built on the latest W223 (2021–2026) S-Class platform.
In most presidential and diplomatic convoys, the commonly used version is the Maybach S680 4MATIC, the flagship model powered by a V12 engine and designed primarily for chauffeur-driven comfort.
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Limousine Used in Presidential Transport
The vehicle is used as part of an official motorcade in many countries and is associated with heads of state, royal families, and high-ranking officials due to its blend of prestige, silence, and comfort.
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During the Africa Forward Summit 2026, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived in Nairobi in the car.
In his two-day state visit to Kazakhstan, President William Ruto was escorted inside the car with registration number 730 WX 01 and a KZ marking.
It is a pinnacle of Mercedes-Maybach luxury engineering, combining executive comfort and advanced technology.
The S-Class Maybach offers a longer wheelbase and a far more luxurious rear cabin focused entirely on passengers.
The S680 variant is a flagship model thanks to its powerful engine and premium interior.
Manufacturer, Model Year, and Engineering
The car is manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in Germany under the Maybach sub-brand, and the part of the 2021–2026 S-Class generation (W223 platform).
The flagship model features improved aerodynamics, advanced driver assistance systems, and rear-seat luxury.
The S680 variant is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine producing 621 horsepower and is paired with a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system.
Despite its size and weight, the car delivers smooth acceleration and stability, enhanced by air suspension and rear-wheel steering, ensuring near-silent, vibration-free travel, especially for rear passengers.
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Price and Luxury Features
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class S680 is priced at $245,000 to $340,000, translating to KSh 32 million to 45 million at the factory level.
The cost rises to around KSh 40 million to over 80 million, depending on taxation, armoring, and custom security for diplomatic upgrades.
Its rear cabin is designed like a private executive lounge, featuring reclining massage seats, premium leather upholstery, fold-out worktables, ambient lighting systems, rear entertainment screens, and advanced climate control.
The cabin is also engineered for extreme quietness, making it ideal for long-distance diplomatic travel.
Additional features include the MBUX infotainment system with AI voice control, a Burmester surround sound system,
Other configurations include:
- Privacy partitions
- Refrigerated compartments
- Extended wheelbase for extra rear legroom
- Soft-close electric doors
- Rear-wheel steering
- 30-speaker Burmester sound system
- Panoramic roof
- AI-powered MBUX infotainment
- Executive lounge seating
Details of Mercedes-Benz S560 Ruto Uses in Kenya
While in the country, president Ruto uses a KSh 27M Mercedes-Benz S560 sedan.
The car has a 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with 463 horsepower at 5,250-5,500 and 516 lb-ft of torque at 2,000–4,000.
The car has a 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system.
The sedan has a top speed of approximately 260 kph and can accelerate from 0-100kph in 4.6 seconds.
In terms of fuel efficiency, it consumes approximately 7.65 kpl in the city, 11.47 kpl on the highway, and 8.87 kpl combined.
