The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (20 - ..)

€ 96,000
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 500
€ 162,500
 Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (20 - ..) Maybach GLS 600
€ 96,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 162,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GL 500 is 3.3 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Maybach GLS 600.
GL 500
Maybach GLS 600
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (20 - ..)
79.9
84.9
76.1 in
Width
79.9 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.8 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (20 - ..)
123.4
204.9
201.6 in
Length
204.9 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500
Maybach GLS 600
5390 lb
Curb Weight
6140 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
12.22 %
Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (20 - ..)

General

GL 500
Maybach GLS 600
X166
Generation
X167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 500
Maybach GLS 600
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
M 278.928
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6000 rpm
GL 500
429 hp
572 hp
Maybach GLS 600
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
GL 500
516 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Maybach GLS 600

Performance

GL 500
Maybach GLS 600
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Maybach GLS 600

▶ REPLAY
12.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 lb/hp
GL 500
12.56 lb/hp
10.73 lb/hp
Maybach GLS 600

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500
Maybach GLS 600
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GL 500
21 mpg
20 mpg
Maybach GLS 600
16 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
550 mi
Range
478 mi
GL 500
550 mi
478 mi
Maybach GLS 600
Environmental Impact
214 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
221.6 kWh
GL 500
214 kWh
221.6 kWh
Maybach GLS 600
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 500
Maybach GLS 600
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data