Mercedes-Maybach has announced a new version of its flagship GLS, the brand’s largest and most opulent SUV. First launched in 2019, the model sits at the very top of the luxury SUV class, blending hand-finished craftsmanship with the space and comfort of a full-size Mercedes-Benz. The initial announcement is light on technical detail, with the manufacturer confirming only the GLS 680’s consumption and emissions figures for now.

Mercedes-Maybach has introduced a new iteration of its GLS, the range-topping SUV that the sub-brand uses to challenge Bentley, Rolls-Royce and the most expensive Range Rovers. According to Mercedes-Benz, the GLS has anchored the top end of the luxury SUV segment since its 2019 debut, pairing artisanal finishing with a commanding presence and a focus on ride comfort.

A flagship built on comfort and presence

The Maybach treatment turns the standard Mercedes-Benz GLS into a more exclusive, more richly appointed machine, and the company positions the model as the pinnacle of its SUV line-up. The tagline for this release — “a cosmos of your own” — signals the same emphasis on rear-seat luxury and cabin isolation that has defined the car so far.

What the maker has confirmed

At this stage Mercedes-Benz has published only the official efficiency data for the petrol-powered GLS 680. The manufacturer states a combined energy consumption of 13.7–13.3 l/100 km and combined CO2 emissions of 312–304 g/km, placing it in CO2 class G. All figures were determined under the WLTP measurement procedure. The consumption stated in litres confirms a combustion engine rather than an electric or plug-in variant.

No power, torque, performance, pricing or on-sale information was included in the material provided, so those details are not yet confirmed.

What it means

The GLS 680 remains Mercedes-Maybach’s answer to the ultra-luxury SUV boom, a class in which nearly every prestige brand now competes. For buyers, the key questions — how much power the latest car makes, what it costs and when it arrives — will depend on a fuller technical announcement from the manufacturer.

Facts: Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680

  • Combined fuel consumption: 13.7–13.3 l/100 km (WLTP)
  • Combined CO2 emissions: 312–304 g/km (WLTP)
  • CO2 class: G
  • Powertrain: petrol engine (further details not stated)

Mercedes-Benz has not confirmed pricing or availability for the new GLS 680.

Source: mailing.mercedes-benz.com