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 Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Skoda Kodiaq
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2022 Mercedes-Maybach
GLS
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2024 Skoda
Kodiaq
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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
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Based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC
Based on the Skoda Kodiaq SPORTLINE (4x4) 132TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
90L
1125 km
58L
435 to 476 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$53,290 - $70,590
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
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)
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 410kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 730Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2500 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
