The Mercedes-Maybach GLS takes the already luxurious GLS and turns it into a proper chauffeur-driven luxury SUV. The focus here is less about practicality and more about making every journey feel expensive. The cabin gets premium materials, plush rear seats, generous space and plenty of technology. From the outside, it also has enough road presence to make sure nobody mistakes it for a normal GLS.
The powerful turbo-petrol engine delivers effortless performance, while the automatic gearbox keeps the experience smooth and relaxed. The air suspension does a good job of handling rough roads, although the huge wheels still need some care around potholes and sharp speed breakers. The rear seats are the real highlight, especially for owners who prefer to be driven rather than drive. The size is its biggest weakness in crowded Indian cities.
Who should buy it? Someone who wants maximum luxury, rear-seat comfort and serious road presence in an SUV.
What will bug you? The enormous dimensions, fuel bills, expensive maintenance and eye-watering tyre costs are hard to ignore.
Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS User Reviews
15 reviews
Overall review4.52/5
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Adish Vajpayee3 September 2026
3.9
I'm an enthusiast who values feedback, and the Maybach GLS isolates you too much – the steering is numb, the chassis is overly filtered, and the engine note is muffled. The performance is staggering, but the engagement is lacking. I'd rather have a less luxurious but more communicative setup. The active suspension is clever, but it removes you from the driving experience.
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Pritesh Goyal3 September 2026
4.9
This is the first SUV that feels like a grand tourer in the true sense. The V8's power is so effortlessly accessible, and the suspension's proactive damping makes rough roads disappear. The rear-axle steering gives it the agility of a much smaller car. I've tracked it (yes, tracked) and it handled the corners with poise – the active roll bars are transformative.
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Tanveer Chaturvedi3 September 2026
5
nyce car, amezing power and the suspention is like a magic carpet. The V8 sounds gr8 when you open the throttle, and the 48V boost is seamless. I took it to the track just for fun – it posted a 12.8 quarter mile, which is insane for a luxury barge. The rear-wheel steering makes it feel 500 kg lighter. Love it!
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Sadh Vashist3 September 2026
4
The engine is silky smooth but lacks the savage character of a full-blooded AMG. The 9-speed is silky but can be sluggish to downshift when you manually request it. The active suspension is magical on highways but feels overly complex – you can hear the hydraulic pumps whirring. It's a technology showcase, but I miss the raw feel of a simpler setup.
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Rajneesh Yadav3 September 2026
4.9
This is the most technologically advanced SUV chassis I've experienced. The E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL not only cancels roll but also reduces dive under braking and squat under acceleration. The V8's torque peak at 2,500 rpm means you're always in the power band. I drove it through the Lonavala ghats and the rear-axle steering made the hairpins effortless.
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