Land Rover Defender vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class
The verdict
Both are SUVs - a 3.0L 6-cylinder in the Land Rover Defender, a 4.0L 8-cylinder in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class is the quicker car of the two - 557 HP against 400 HP, and 0-100 km/h in 4.9s against 6.1s. On the numbers this one goes the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class's way - it leads on power, acceleration and top speed - and the Land Rover Defender answers on character rather than on the spec sheet.
Land Rover Defender
400 HP
3.0L 6-cylinder
6.1s
0-100 km/h
191 km/h
Top speed
Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class
557 HP
4.0L 8-cylinder
4.9s
0-100 km/h
250 km/h
Top speed
Defender vs GLS-Class: what they cost on Carzle today
Carzle stock, not the whole market - as of 10 November 2026
Carzle has 2 Land Rover Defender listings from AED 499,000, at a median asking price of AED 699,000, and 1 Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class listing at a median asking price of AED 689,000, all from UAE showrooms.
That is a gap of AED 10,000 at the median.
On paper, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class makes 157 hp more and reaches 100 km/h 1.2s sooner. The table below has the rest of the numbers side by side.
Prices move as showrooms add and sell cars. See the live Land Rover Defender listings and Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class listings for today's figures.
Land Rover Defender
- Listings
- 2
- From
- AED 499,000
- Median
- AED 699,000
Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class
- Listings
- 1
- From
- AED 689,000
- Median
- AED 689,000
Median gap
AED 10,000
Defender vs GLS-Class: specs
| Defender | GLS-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 8-cylinder |
| Power | 400 HP | 557 HP |
| Torque | - | 730 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1s | 4.9s |
| Top speed | 191 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Prices and specifications on this page are indicative, taken from live Carzle listings and dealer quotes on November 2026. The selling dealer sets the final price. Confirm availability, specification and price with the showroom before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
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In stock now on Carzle
2026 Land Rover Defender 110 Octa Black P635 · Warranty
AED 899,000
2016 Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Edition
AED 499,000
2023 Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class GLS 600 with Warranty and Service Contract
AED 689,000
