Mercedes-Benz Gls600 vs Zeekr X
What's the difference?

Mercedes-Benz Gls600

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2022 price

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Zeekr X

$48,900 - $64,900

2026 price

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Summary

2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls600

2026 Zeekr X

By Tung Nguyen

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Bi Turbo V8, 4.0L

Electric motor type

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Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Vehicle type

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Fuel Efficiency

12.5L/100km (combined)

Electric range

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Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

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Seating

Likes

Next level interior
Second-row comfort and space
Striking design

Engaging driving dynamics
High-end equipment
Luxurious-feeling cabin

Dislikes

High price tag
Glitchy second-row tablet
Little bit dull behind the wheel

Tech still fiddly in places
Ride might be too firm for some
Still a sizeable ask for a not-so-sizeable SUV

2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls600 Summary

You could argue that no brand is more synonymous with luxury than Mercedes-Benz, but what happens with a standard GLS SUV just isn’t exclusive enough for your tastes?

Enter the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, which builds on the brand’s large SUV offering with extra helpings of opulence and lavishness.

This thing screams money like Louis Vuitton or Cartier, only it has four wheels and will transport passengers in nearly unrivalled levels of refinement and comfort.

But is it more than just a showpiece? And can it handle the rigours of day-to-day life without losing its shiny, jewel-like lustre? Let’s go for a drive and find out.

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2026 Zeekr X Summary

Zeekr is making waves in Australia at the moment but it's not because of the car you see before you.

Nope, it’s the 7X mid-size SUV that’s captured a heap of attention and a whole lot of sales. In fact, of the 1832 sales the brand has managed over the first three months of 2026, just 54 were for the X.

But that was the old X and this is the new one. With more power, more performance, faster charging and a whole heap of pretty special equipment, especially for the small SUV segment.

So, is that enough to finally put the X on the map?

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Deep dive comparison

2022 Mercedes-Benz Gls600 2026 Zeekr X

Verdict

It’s big, it’s bold and totally baller, but that’s kind of the point.

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 might not win over many fans with its in-your-face design or its sky-high price tag, but there is definitely an appeal here.

Taking luxury to another level is no easy feat, especially in a Mercedes, but the attention to detail, lavish second row and butter-smooth V8 engine combine to turn the already-good GLS into this exquisite Maybach.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

It's a good thing in a small package, this Zeekr X, and there are a lot of things I like about it. In fact, the only sticking point for me is the price. But that's all about perspective. If you see this as a newcomer Chinese brand, then yes, there are a lot of more affordable options out there. But if you see it as a premium player, it's really a more affordable version of a Volvo.

Note: The author, Andrew Chesterton, is a co-owner of Smart As Media, a content agency and media distribution service with a number of automotive brands among its clients. When producing content for CarsGuide, he does so in accordance with the CarsGuide Editorial Guidelines and Code of Ethics, and the views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.

Mercedes-Benz Gls600 vs Zeekr X What's the difference?

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Mercedes-Benz Gls600 vs Zeekr X
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