2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
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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 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space 74.9 ft3 18.4 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 550-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 hp 550 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 193.9 in 204.9 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 43.4 in
Head Room Front 42.3 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.

Powertrain
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600.