BMW XM xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach

BMW XM xDrive

Suv · Mild_hybrid · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW XM xDrive

The BMW XM xDrive is a luxury-oriented AWD SUV that blends 3.8 s 0–100 km/h performance with a very low combined-consumption rating and usable electric range. Best for buyers prioritizing pace and comfort on road trips over tight-city maneuverability or a low purchase price.

5 seatsSuvMild_hybrid1.2 L/100km653 hpAWDHybrid

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach

The Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach mixes a potent petrol V8 with a four-seat layout for luxury-first travel and serious pace. It shines on long road trips with a 615 L trunk, while its high price and 12 L/100 km consumption temper daily city appeal.

4 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety

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Usage fit

Family 45 / 64

City 31 / 16

Budget / value 25 / 9

Road trip 47 / 72

Performance 54 / 41

Cargo 37 / 40

Practical 47 / 36

Premium 82 / 88

Winter 68 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW XM xDrive · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW XM xDrive Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach

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Pros & cons

BMW XM xDrive

Very quick for its size: 3.8 s 0–100 km/h and 300 km/h top speed
AWD, five seats, and a 527 L trunk support year-round family travel
Rated 1.2 L/100 km combined with up to 80 km electric range; efficient for its class if you charge
Luxury-first positioning with strong performance focus
High purchase price at around 159,000
Only five seats; no third row
Large, powerful SUV that’s less convenient in tight city use
Low consumption figure depends on making use of the electric range

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach

V8 performance: 558 hp, 730 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s.
Four-seat layout suits comfort-focused travel.
615 L trunk makes road-trip packing easy.
Safety ranks among its key strengths.
Only four seats reduce family flexibility.
High combined fuel consumption (12 L/100 km).
Very high purchase price.
Less suited to frequent city driving.

Verdict

Pick BMW XM xDrive if…

Best fuel economy

BMW XM xDrive uses 1.2 L/100km vs 12.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW XM xDrive

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Maybach

Verdict

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