Which two initials form the emblem of the Maybach car brand?

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The Maybach car brand emblem is formed from two overlapping M initials.

The two Ms stand for “Maybach Motorenbau,” the German name of the company founded by Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl Maybach. The letters are arranged inside a triangular shield, giving the badge a compact, symmetrical appearance.

Maybach began as an engineering and engine company and later became known for high-end automobiles. Daimler revived the Maybach name as a luxury marque in the early 2000s, and Mercedes-Maybach later became the premium sub-brand used for especially luxurious Mercedes-Benz models.

The badge can be mistaken for a stylised crown or for the initials of Mercedes-Benz. Its defining detail is the doubled M monogram, reflecting the company name rather than the Mercedes three-pointed star.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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