2026 Mercedes‑Maybach GLS : The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 SUV glides into U.S. showrooms as the pinnacle of opulent motoring, where every drive feels like a first-class flight.

This elongated luxury liner, starting at $181,150, ditches the third row for executive rear thrones, blending 550-hp V8 silk with features that outshine Bentley Bentaygas and Rolls Cullinans.

Twin-Turbo V8 Heart with Hybrid Whisper

Under the hood pulses a handcrafted 4.0-liter biturbo V8, unleashing 550 hp at 6,000-6,500 rpm and 568 lb-ft from 2,500-4,500 rpm, aided by mild-hybrid EQ Boost for seamless surges.

Mated to a 9G-Tronic nine-speed auto and 4MATIC all-wheel drive, it rockets to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds (or 3.9 in tests), topping out at 130 mph governed.

Towing hits 7,700 lbs, with 23.8-gallon tank and 13/18 mpg sipping premium unleaded—efficient enough for cross-country jaunts.

E-Active Body Control scans roads ahead, countering leans and potholes for a floating ride that pampers passengers.Critics call it effortless power, smoother than a Cullinan yet quicker than most rivals in this stratosphere.

Majestic Exterior Presence

Stretching 204.9 inches long on a 123.4-inch wheelbase, 79.9 inches wide (84.9 with mirrors), and 72.4 inches tall, it dwarfs with chrome pinstripe grilles, Maybach badges, and optional two-tone paints like Mojave Silver over Obsidian Black.

Night Series adds dark chrome, rose-gold lights, and 23-inch seven-spoke alloys shod in Pirelli P Zero 285/45R22 fronts and 325/40R22 rears.

Aerodynamic Cd of 0.37 slips through wind, LED matrix headlights piercing nights.Retractable door handles and flush glass scream exclusivity, turning valet lines into spectacles.

Rear-Seat Paradise Redefined

Ditch the kiddie bench; opt for four-place captain’s chairs with power recline, massage, calf rests, heating/venting, and AIRSCARF neck warmers—legroom swells to 52.8 inches in chauffeur mode.

Nappa leather, open-pore woods, piano black, and herringbone aluminum inlays envelop five (or four), with 42.5-inch front headroom and 59.3-inch shoulders.

Champagne flutes, folding tables, fridge console, and fragrance diffuser create a rolling lounge.Front seats power-adjust with memory; ambient lights shift 64 colors for moods.

Tech Oasis via MBUX Hyperscreen

Twin 12.3-inch front displays join an 11.6-inch rear pair for MBUX navigation, AR overlays, voice control (“Hey Mercedes”), and wireless CarPlay/Android Auto.

Burmester 3D 29-speaker high-end audio thumps, wireless charging everywhere, and OTA updates keep it fresh. Rear entertainment beams movies via wireless headsets.Proximity doors soft-close; head-up display projects speeds.

Safety Suite for Serene Drives

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC adaptive cruise with lane centering, Active Steering Assist, blind-spot intervention, Pre-Safe with pedestrian detection, and 360 cameras standard.

Evasive Steering Assist, traffic sign recognition, and attention monitor watch over; laminated glass muffles noise. Four-year/50,000-mile warranty backs it, no free maintenance though.Braking from 70 mph in 159 feet proves composed under panic.

Pricing and U.S. Availability

Base $181,150 climbs to $240k+ with Night Series ($10k-$25k), paints ($18k), leathers ($13k), and toys like fridge ($1k). Dealers like Loeber Mercedes stock ’em now; Manufaktur customizes endlessly. Rivals? Cullinan starts double, but GLS edges on value-lux ratio.

2026 Mercedes‑Maybach GLS

Buyers jet-set with it, praising the “S-Class of SUVs” for isolation rivaling private jets, yet agile enough for canyons at 0.86g skidpad.

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Minor gripes: 18 cu ft cargo behind seats limits groceries, but who hauls their own? Ultimately, the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 elevates every mile to extravagance, proving true luxury anticipates your every whim before you whisper it.