If you are looking for first-class airliner treatment on your daily commute, the Bentley Bentayga and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS are two luxury SUVs that will fit the bill. In this league of luxury and comfort, customers are looking for nothing but the best. A possibility of compromise is a plebeian phenomenon unknown to them. To own either, wallets do tend to get light, but if one is buying a Maybach or a Bentley luxury SUV, they wouldn’t even scratch the surface of their financial might for the most part. However, is the Bentley Bentayga or the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 a better high lifestyle investment is what we will look to find out.
Maybach GLS 600 Vs Bentayga: Dimensions
The GLS 600 is a giant in terms of sheer size. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS has a length of 205-inches, a width of 80-inches, and a height of 72-inches. The Bentley is the smaller of the two SUVs. It measures 202-inches in length, 79-inches wide, and a height of 68.5-inches. The Maybach GLS has a longer 123-inch wheelbase, compared to the Bentayga's that measures 118-inches. As a result, if you need extra space inside your SUV, the GLS is the better option.
Maybach GLS 600 Vs Bentayga: Performance And Specifications
Both the Bentayga and the Maybach GLS 600 are available with 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engines assisted by 48v electrical hybrid systems. The motor in the Bentley maxes out at 550 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. The one that powers the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 makes 571 horsepower and 723 pound-feet of torque. Despite this, Bentayga in this configuration accelerates faster from 0-62mph in just 4.5 seconds, whereas, the Maybach GLS 600 takes 4.9 seconds.
The GLS is only available with the V8, however, the Bentley is not limited to just one option. If you wish to be a little more economical, a 3.0-liter V6 hybrid option is at your disposal. But if you seek more power, a 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 is also on offer, which packs 626 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque.
The Bentayga is the sportier of the two SUVs. It is why Bentley offers a carbon-ceramic brake package. Both of these luxury SUVs have air springs and an electrical anti-roll suspension system, but the E-Active Body Control damping control system with Curve drive mode makes the ride extra-soft on the GLS 600. The GLS 600 and the Bentayga ride on 22-inch wheels as standard, but the GLS can be had with a massive 23-inch set.
Maybach GLS 600 Vs Bentayga: Opulent Interiors And Intelligent Technologies
Both SUVs offer some of the most luxurious cabins in the automotive world. The Bentayga, unlike the Mercedes-Maybach, may be ordered with a third row of seats. However, a five- or four-seat layout is available on both SUVs. Heated and cooled seats, as well as a five-inch tablet to manage the infotainment and other features, come equipped with the luxurious 4-seat option. A massage feature and a refrigerator are also available. Both the GLS and Bentayga pack a panoramic sunroof, ventilated massage seats in a variety of trim and upholstery options. But the Bentley takes things a step further by including a luxury Breitling clock with numerous detailed options.
Both SUVs' front passengers are pampered well. The GLS has two 12.3-inch screens, while the Bentley has a 10.9-inch screen and a fully digital instrument cluster. Wireless charging and a head-up display are offered in the front. The Bentley offers a variety of hand-stitched embroidery options for seat piping and insignia as well.
Maybach GLS 600 Vs Bentayga: The Price You Pay
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 and the Bentley Bentayga are two impressive SUVs. They both pack a lot of interesting technology, really cool features and will surely turn heads when they pass by.
However, to acquire a Maybach GLS 600, one will be required to shell out $162,000. That is before you begin to pick options and trims. As eye waterIng as it may already sound, the price tag on the Bentley could lead to a nervous breakdown. The Bentayga retails in the US for $190,325 before options of course.
With everything said and done, the GLS is the more affordable option between the two, but that is largely irrelevant when you're in the big leagues anyway. In that case, the Bentayga is a more versatile choice, it seems. Sure, it costs more money, but you can get multiple engine options, in addition to the choice of four, five, and seven-seat configurations. The Maybach looks more eye-catching with its split-tone look, the Bentley has its own charm that is true to being a luxury Sports Utility Vehicle.