Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class

The verdict

Both are SUVs - a 4.0L 8-cylinder in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a 4.0L 8-cylinder in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the quicker car of the two - 585 HP against 557 HP, and 0-100 km/h in 4.5s against 4.9s. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class carries on to 250 km/h, 30 km/h clear of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. On the numbers the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the one to have, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class is the pick only if its character is the reason for buying.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

585 HP
4.0L 8-cylinder
4.5s
0-100 km/h
220 km/h
Top speed

View live Mercedes-Benz inventory All Mercedes-Benz G-Class listings (7)

Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class

557 HP
4.0L 8-cylinder
4.9s
0-100 km/h
250 km/h
Top speed

View live Mercedes-Maybach inventory All Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class listings (1)

G-Class vs GLS-Class: what they cost on Carzle today

Carzle stock, not the whole market - as of 10 November 2026

Carzle has 7 Mercedes-Benz G-Class listings from AED 699,000, at a median asking price of AED 1,499,000, and 1 Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class listing at a median asking price of AED 689,000, all from UAE showrooms.

That puts the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AED 810,000 above the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class at the median - roughly 2.2x the money.

On paper, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class makes 28 hp more and reaches 100 km/h 0.4s sooner. The table below has the rest of the numbers side by side.

Prices move as showrooms add and sell cars. See the live Mercedes-Benz G-Class listings and Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class listings for today's figures.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Listings: 7
From: AED 699,000
Median: AED 1,499,000

Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class

Listings: 1
From: AED 689,000
Median: AED 689,000

Median gap

AED 810,000

G-Class vs GLS-Class: specs

	G-Class	GLS-Class
Body	SUV	SUV
Engine	4.0L 8-cylinder	4.0L 8-cylinder
Power	585 HP	557 HP
Torque	-	730 Nm
0-100 km/h	4.5s	4.9s
Top speed	220 km/h	250 km/h
Drivetrain	All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Seats	5	5

Please note

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

Which is faster, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class - 0-100 km/h in 4.5s against 4.9s, a gap of 0.4s. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class takes the top-speed number, though, at 250 km/h against 220 km/h.

Which is more powerful, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, at 585 HP against 557 HP - a difference of 28 hp.

Which costs more on Carzle, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class - a median of AED 1,499,000 against AED 689,000, a difference of AED 810,000. Every price is a UAE dealer's asking price.

Which is more practical, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or the Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class?

Both seat 5.

How many Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class are for sale in the UAE?

Carzle lists 7 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and 1 Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class right now, all held by UAE showrooms. Browse the live Mercedes-Benz G-Class listings and Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class listings.

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