2024 Audi SQ5 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi SQ5

2024 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $57,700
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
Maybach GLS 600

MSRP*: $174,350
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MPG - City 19 MPG 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 18.4 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 550-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 550 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 184.3 in 204.9 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 43.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 42.5 in
Rear 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 than in the Audi SQ5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi SQ5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi SQ5 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi SQ5 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi SQ5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi SQ5 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Powertrain
The Audi SQ5 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Audi SQ5, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.