2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

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Rating8.5

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Fullsize SUV
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$160,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

The design is eye-catching.

It needs very deep pockets.

All-new for the 2021 model year.

The cabin is no short of a luxury hotel suite.

Rival SUVs have a more spacious cargo area

It has a commendable road presence.

Specs & Features

$160,500

price

550 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

538 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is a proud member of the full-size SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Bentley Bentayga V8 and the Aston Martin DBX. With standalone trim, the Maybach GLS starts off at a base price of MSRP of $160,500. Its 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged V8 engine, with a 48-Volt EQ Boost mild hybrid system, and 9-Speed Automatic transmission gives the SUV 550 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. 

With that, it manages 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Maybach GLS manages to get a combined EPA rating of 16 MPG, which is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers.

Buying Advice

Since there is only trim available on the Maybach GLS, it is already well-equipped. It comes with an exhaustive features list that includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch tablet for the second row, heated ventilated seats in both rows, exclusive Nappa leather seats, a hands-free power liftgate, a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, and more. As options, you can select the refrigerator box and folding tables for the rear seats.

Trims

    Base
    $160,500 onwards
    • Active LED headlamps w/ Adaptive highbeam assist
    • Active Parking Assist
    • Automatic climate control
    • Burmester surround audio system
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone thermotronic
    • Nappa leather seats
    • Navigation w/ voice activation
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Voice communication

Compare to similar cars

Price

$160,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.51

Horsepower

550 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

538 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$48,000- $72,600

Gasoline

7.01

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

383 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

9

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$50,700- $75,300

Gasoline

6.81

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

383 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

9

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$50,700- $71,600

Gasoline

7.79

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

383 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

8

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$76,195- $103,595

Gasoline

7.75

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

7

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$49,625- $77,425

Gasoline

7.67

375 hp @ 5000 rpm

470 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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$74,900- $99,800

Gasoline

7.98

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

7

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$48,900- $68,300

Gasoline

7.28

400 hp @ 5800 rpm

413 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

8

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$50,400- $69,675

Gasoline

7.91

381 hp @ 5600 rpm

401 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

8

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$76,705- $101,855

Gasoline

7.76

450 hp @ 5500 rpm

510 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

7

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2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.8 sec12.1 sec187 mph
    3.7 sec--
    4.24 sec--
    5 sec--
    5.1 sec13.7 sec-
    5.5 sec13.3 sec152 mph

    2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      15 mpg19 mpg16 mpg23.8 gal.357/452.2 mi.
      2021 BMW X7

      Ranked #1

      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg21.9 gal.416.1/525.6 mi.
      18 mpg23 mpg20 mpg27.5 gal.495/632.5 mi.
      17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg23.3 gal.394.4/533.6 mi.
      16 mpg20 mpg18 mpg24 gal.384/480 mi.
      16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg23.8 gal.380.8/499.8 mi.

      2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        204.9 in.79.9 in.72.4 in.-123.4 in.

        2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV

        Ranked #1

        227 in.81.1 in.76.4 in.8 in.134.1 in.
        225.7 in.81.1 in.75.7 in.7.9 in.134.1 in.

        2021 GMC Yukon XL

        Ranked #3

        225.2 in.81 in.76.5 in.7.9 in.134.1 in.

        2021 Ford Expedition MAX

        Ranked #4

        221.9 in.93.4 in.76.4 in.9.8 in.131.6 in.
        211.9 in.81.1 in.76.7 in.8 in.120.9 in.

        2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          18.4 cu.ft.-18.4 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.98.6 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          41.5 cu.ft.36.8 cu.ft.144.7 cu.ft.
          25.5 cu.ft.72.9 cu.ft.122.9 cu.ft.
          18.9 cu.ft.-120.1 cu.ft.
          2021 BMW X7

          Ranked #5

          47.2 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.90.4 cu.ft.

          2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -18.4 cu.ft.18.4 cu.ft.-
            5.3 cu.ft.31.8 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.-
            84.7 cu.ft.17.4 cu.ft.84.7 cu.ft.-
            -21 cu.ft.--
            66.8 cu.ft.27.9 cu.ft.90.4 cu.ft.-
            61 cu.ft.25.5 cu.ft.122.9 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7700 lbs.-6085 lbs.
              9300 lbs.1757 lbs.5443 lbs.
              8600 lbs.1620 lbs.5673 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1622 lbs.5678 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1723 lbs.5577 lbs.
              8400 lbs.1834 lbs.5473 lbs.

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