Comparison - Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 2021 - vs - Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro 2021

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New Mercedes MAYBACH GLS 600! The Ultra Luxury SUV
2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 | MotorWeek Road Test
The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 Is The 3-Pointed Star’s Most Luxurious SUV
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 2020 - see why it's the German Rolls-Royce Cullinan!
2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 | MotorWeek Road Test
The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 Is The 3-Pointed Star’s Most Luxurious SUV
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 2020 - see why it's the German Rolls-Royce Cullinan!
2020 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC - Ultimate Luxury SUV
Audi Q8 60 TFSIe - AutoWeek Review - English subtitles
Audi RS Q8 rijtest - beter dan de Urus?
Audi Q8 e-Tron | Great Ride, Average Range
New 2018 Audi Q8 SUV in-depth review – Carbuyer – Ginny Buckley
2019 Audi Q8 - Review & Road Test
Average Price: 
$
160,550
Updated: 
15 Mar 2021
£
73,880
Updated: 
12 Jan 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
4
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
23.80gals
19.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Mojave Silver Metallic
#B0ABAA
Selenite Grey Metallic
#868A8D
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#AD2E2E
Iridium Silver Metallic
#B6B5B8
Obsidian Black Metallic
#424242
Polar White
#F9F9F9
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#12198F
Emarald Green Metallic
#2E3535
Black
#1B1B1B
Designo Diamond White Metallic
#D7DAC7
Lunar Blue Metallic
#3B4059
Color: 
Night black
#373135
Pure white
#E5E8E0
Orca black
#030507
Barrique brown
#4C2E26
Dragon orange
#E17702
Floret silver
#CDCFD3
Galaxy blue
#073745
Navarra blue
#051F43

Electric

Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.80s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Extremely luxurious cabin,
silky-smooth ride,
flashy exterior styling.

Cons
Princely price tag,
limited cargo space,
flashy exterior styling.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 12 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

PROS
Lavish cabin with supple seats
Composed handling and smooth ride
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines

CONS
Steep infotainment learning curve

By: 
usnews.com

The Audi Q8 is a two-row SUV that radiates sportiness and luxuriousness.

Pros
Athletic enough to satisfy enthusiasts,
refined enough to coddle passengers,
great mix of luxury and technology.

Cons
Lower touchscreen can divert attention,
feels sluggish in city driving,
people-and-cargo room sacrificed to style.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Audi's big, aggressive Q8 is interesting and clever, with a side order of *whoa*

Pros
Interesting,
tech-laden SUV flagship that’s more practical and useful than it looks

Cons
It’s not exactly subtle. Or cheap

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Handsome interior with spacious seats
Composed ride and handling
Powerful available V8 engines
User-friendly infotainment system

Cons
Below-average cargo capacity
Subpar fuel economy
High price

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
15.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
19.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
24
Cylinders: 
8
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
3.00L
Torque: 
538ft-lbs
at 5 000rpm
442ft-lbs
at 5 300rpm
Horsepower: 
550hp
at 6 500rpm
375hp
at 6 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
41.00Feet
43.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Full Nappa Leather Headliner
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic Parking Assist
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Sun Sensor
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
204.90in
196.60in
Width: 
79.90in
78.50in
Height: 
72.40in
67.20in
Ground Clearance: 
5.80in
Front Track: 
66.90in
Rear Track: 
67.80in
Wheel Base: 
123.40in
117.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.40
37.10
Rear Head Room: 
40.20
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
41.60in
Rear leg room: 
43.40in
40.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.30in
59.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.10in
58.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
18.40cu.ft
57.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7700lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
6085.00lbs
5004.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power w/Tilt Rear Head Restraints
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Power-operated tailgate
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Premium Leather
Ventilated seats
New-generation Touchpad in center console
12 -Way Power Driver Seat
12 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Power Passenger Seat w/Memory
Active Multicontour Front Seats w/Massage Feature -inc: 4-way lumbar support
Heated/Cooled Front Cupholder
Bucket Front Seats
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Massaging
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Front Sport Seats
Heated front seats
Power-adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Front seats, electrically adjustable, including memory function for the driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Dual Ventilation
4-Seat Configuration -inc: individual executive rear seats and center armrest
Heated/Cooled Rear Cupholder
Fixed Center Armrest
Multi-Level Heating
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Double Wishbone
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Adaptive air Sport suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Executive Climate System
Heated and cooled cup holders
Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control multimedia system based on artificial intelligence
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Four Zone Climate Control
3-zone automatic air conditioning including remote pre-conditioning
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3” Digital Instrument Cluster and Touchscreen Media Display
Smartphone integration
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Live Traffic
Systems Monitor
27 Speakers
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
2 LCD Monitors In The Front and 3 LCD Row Monitors In The Rear
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Navigation Map Updates Included for 3 Years
1 Subwoofer(S)
1590 Watts Stereo Output
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Burmester Premium Brand Speakers
Burmester Premium Brand Stereo System
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
17 Total Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
730 Watts Stereo Output
USB With External Media Control
USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Active LED Headlamps and Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Ambient lighting with 64 colors
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Roof Rack Rails Only
Power/Illuminated Running Boards
HD Matrix LED headlights and dynamic front and rear indicators with coming and leaving home animations
Body-coloured door mirrors
Rear spoiler
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
22 X 11
21” x 10
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
325.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R22
Width: 
285.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
Active Lane Keeping Assist Lane Departure Warning
Active Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot
LED Headlamp
Adaptive Headlights
Brake Drying
Cornering Lights
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Pre-Collision Safety System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Options

Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch
23" Maybach® Multispoke Forged Wheels
Interior Options: 
Refrigerator Box For Rear Cabin
Handcrafted Silver Champagne Flute Holders
Folding Tables For Rear Seats
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
5-Seat Cabin Configuration

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Crystal White/Silver Grey Pearl Exclusive, premium leather
#E0DEDF
Mahogany/Macchiato Beige Exclusive, premium leather
#72514F
Black Exclusive, premium leather
#44464F