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Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023 GLS 600 V8vsKia EV9 GT 99.8 kWh

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023

GLS 600 V8

557 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2023-2026
VS

Kia EV9

GT 99.8 kWh

508 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Kia EV9 GT 99.8 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,674 kg
    5,895 lb
  • Largest trunk
    828 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
Power
557hp415kW
508hp379kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
2,740kg6,041lb
2,674kg5,895lb
Gross weight
3,270kg7,209lb
3,190kg7,033lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
634km394mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
-
Length
5,208mm205in
5,015mm197in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,980mm78in
Height
1,888mm74in
1,755mm69in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
3,100mm122in
Front track
1,699mm67in
1,692mm67in
Rear track
1,723mm68in
1,703mm67in
Ground clearance
210mm8in
177mm7in
Trunk volume
520L
828L
Max trunk volume-
2,393L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
6
Fuel tank
90L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8
557 hp
415 kW
KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
508 hp
379 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 600 V8 has 49 hp more than Kia EV9 GT 99.8 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Kia EV9 GT 99.8 kWh and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 600 V8: 49 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
740 Nm
546 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8
2,740 kg
6,041 lb
KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
2,674 kg
5,895 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V84.9 s
KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh4.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 600 V8 has more power, Kia EV9 GT 99.8 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia EV9 GT 99.8 kWh and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 600 V8: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8
557 hp
415 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
508 hp
379 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,208 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,888 mm
74.3 in
KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
Power
508 hp
379 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
828 L
29.2 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,755 mm
69.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 600 V8KiaEV9GT 99.8 kWh
Power
557 hp
415 kW
508 hp
379 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
2,740 kg
6,041 lb
2,674 kg
5,895 lb
Fuel consumption
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,208 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,888 mm
74.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
828 L
29.2 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,755 mm
69.1 in
Range score
634 km
394 mi
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
828 L
29.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 600 V8
Consumption14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.99 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,728 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia EV9 GT 99.8 kWh

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 66 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 308 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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