8.7
2022 Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 review
Want to save $300,000 on a Rolls-Royce Cullinan? Maybe the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 the uber-luxury SUV for you!
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Paul Maric
2022 Mercedes-Maybach GLS vs 2024 Kia EV9 Comparison
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Kia EV9
2022 Mercedes-Maybach
GLS
vs
2024 Kia
EV9
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.7
8.2
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Based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC
Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
90L
1125 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$97,000 - $121,000
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CarExpert's Take
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredible level of luxury and fit and finish
- Stonking twin-turbocharged V8
- Handles nicely despite its size
Misses
- Can easily be confused for a regular GLS
- Misses out on the V12 engine from the Maybach S-Class
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Show-stopping style
- Great ride, handling balance
- Beaten many brands to the punch
Misses
- Third row a bit tight
- Price premium over equivalent ICE SUV
- Can be a pain to park
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- High Gloss Lines (+$1,300)
- Luxury Individual Seats Package (+$9,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
- Nappa Leather Two-tone (+$28,400)
- Refrigerated Compartment Package (+$3,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$990)
Colours Available
Standard: $NCO
- Flare Red
Premium Paint: $990
- Iceberg Green
- Pebble Grey
- Snow White Pearl
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Panthera Metal
Matte Paint: $3495*
- Ocean Blue Matte (GT-Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 410kW | 160kW - 283kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 730Nm | 350Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
