The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS specifications centre on one V8 powertrain shared by both trims. There is no engine choice to make here. The spec sheet is really about rear-seat luxury and cabin technology. There is a single engine and one drive layout. The numbers describe a chauffeur car more than a driver's car. Weight and size keep the figures modest.
Under the bonnet sits a 4.0 litre V8 twin-turbo petrol with 48 volt mild-hybrid assistance. It makes 557 bhp and 770 Nm. A nine-speed automatic drives all four wheels. The engine displaces 3982 cc across eight cylinders.
With a large V8 and a heavy body, the Maybach GLS is not built for economy. Its ARAI rating is 8.5 kmpl, as expected from this much engine and mass. Mild-hybrid help eases things a little in stop-start traffic. Real figures fall below the rated number in the city.
The cabin is arranged around two rear lounge seats rather than outright passenger count. Boot space is 520 litres and the tank holds 90 litres. It rides a 3135 mm wheelbase with 160 mm of ground clearance. Length is 5208 mm and width 2030 mm. The kerb weight is high for this size of SUV. The V8 has torque to spare at low revs.
Refinement and quiet are the priorities across the whole car. The rear seats are the focus of every design choice. Four-wheel drive keeps the big SUV sure-footed. Check the Maybach GLS price detail to understand the full outlay at this level.