You know the old saying, “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it"” Well, say hello to the latest example of that Truth: The Mercedes-Maybach GLS. The uber high-end luxo-SUV will be stuffed with comfort, convenience, and other high tech features. Loaded, in a word. Not so loaded" Your bank account after you write that check.

What Does The Mercedes-Maybach GLS Cost"

$160,500 plus $1,050 for the destination charge. That’s the starting price of the big Merc SUV that aims to go up against Bentley’s Bentayga and the Rolls Cullinan. $160,500 also covers the price of this condo just outside of Seattle. You would also have enough left over for an older but mint condition Honda Accord or Toyota Camry that you could drive into Seattle (or wherever you call home).  
But why dwell on the problems “those little people” have to deal with. Let’s dwell on what will most likely be the SUV to be seen in cruising down Rodeo Drive.

Mercedes-Maybach GLS. Photo: MBUSA.

Exterior Styling

The Merc-Bach has all the subtle styling and road presence of a Tiger tank outside Bastogne: Big honkin’ grille with vertical chrome louvers, the giant standing Mercedes-Benz star on the hood, fully retractable electronic running boards, bass-drum-sized 22-inch multi-spoke allow wheels, and Maybach emblems and lettering and chrome trim everywhere.

Stealthy, it ain’t.

The standard tech package is...