2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600

2024 Mercedes-Benz
Maybach GLS 600

MSRP*: $174,350
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MPG - City Info not available 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 18.4 ft3
Engine
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 550-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 518 hp 550 hp
Towing Capacity 7,716 - 8,201 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 204.9 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 43.4 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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 Land Rover Defender, 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 Land Rover Defender.

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 Land Rover Defender is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Land Rover Defender is a little narrower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Land Rover Defender, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

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

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Land Rover Defender more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Land Rover Defender, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.