Lexus LX 500d vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Lexus

LX 500d

From ₹2.8 Crore

LX 500d version

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

From ₹2.75 Crore

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC version

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Lexus LX 500dLX Urban · ₹2.8 Crore

Only differences

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATICMaybach GLS 600 4MATIC · ₹2.75 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price LX 500d: ₹2.8 Crore Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: ₹2.75 Crore (ahead) Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC ₹5.00 lakh cheaper

Airbags LX 500d: 10 airbags (ahead) Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: 8 airbags No crash ratings yet

Mileage LX 500d: 6.9 kmpl Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: 8.5 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power LX 500d: 304 bhp Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: 557 PS (ahead) Different engines

Boot LX 500d: 1,109 litres (ahead) Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: 520 litres Length 5,100 vs 5,205 mm

Versions LX 500d: 2 (ahead) Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: 1 Only LX 500d: diesel, automatic

Pick the LX 500d for more airbags, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 2)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹2.8 Crore

₹2.75 Crore

On-road in

₹3.16 Crore

₹3.03 Crore

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹5,30,107 a month

₹5,09,105 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Diesel, automatic

Petrol, automatic

Power

304 bhp

557 PS

Torque

700 Nm

770 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

6.9 kmpl

8.5 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Full-Size Ultra-Luxury 4x4 Ladder-Frame SUV

Full-Size Ultra-Luxury SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats (Executive Rear Seating)

5 Seats

Fuel Type

Not listed

Petrol, 48V Mild Hybrid assist

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Not listed

Displacement

3,346 cc (3.3L Twin-Turbo V6)

3,982 cc

Engine Config

3.3L F33A-FTV Twin-Turbocharged 24V DOHC V6 Common Rail Diesel with Intercooler

Not listed

Drivetrain

Full-Time 4x4 with Torsen Limited-Slip Center Differential Lock + Multi-Terrain Select (MTS: Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow, Rock) + Crawl Control with Turn Assist

4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive

0-100

7.9 sec (0-100 km/h)

Not listed

Top Speed

210 km/h (Electronically Limited)

250 kmph (electronically limited)

Engine Type

Not listed

4.0-litre Twin-Turbocharged V8 (M177) with 48V Integrated Starter Generator

0-100 km/h

Not listed

4.9 seconds (claimed)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

Direct-Shift 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10-Speed Torque Converter with Sequential Shift & Paddle Shifters)

9G-TRONIC, 9-Speed Torque-Converter Automatic

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

None

48V Mild-Hybrid System with Integrated Starter Generator

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 354 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)

Disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 335 mm) - All 4 Discs

Disc

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Active Height Control (AHC) & Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)

Independent Double Wishbone, Air Springs

Rear Suspension

4-Link Rigid Live Rear Axle with Lateral Control Rod, AHC Hydraulic Suspension & AVS Dampers

Independent Multi-Link, Air Springs

Wheel Type

22-inch Forged Alloy Wheels with Premium Machined Finish

22-inch Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

265/50 R22 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial

Front 285/45 R22, Rear 325/40 R22

Spare Wheel

Full Size 22-inch Matching Forged Alloy Spare Wheel under chassis

Space Saver

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

5,100 mm

5,205 mm

Width

1,990 mm

2,030 mm

Height

1,885 mm

1,838 mm

Wheelbase

2,850 mm (Golden Ratio 2.85m wheelbase preserved for unmatched off-road capability)

3,135 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm - 285 mm (Adjustable ride height via AHC Hydraulic Suspension +80 mm lift; Water Wading Depth: 700 mm)

160 mm

Kerb Weight

2,690 kg - 2,750 kg

2,825 kg

Boot Space

1,109 Litres (Massive 5-seat luggage volume, expandable to 1,960 L with folded seats)

520 Litres

Fuel Tank

80 Litres (Optional Dual Tank up to 110L)

90 Litres

Turning Radius

6.0 m

6.27 m

Seating Capacity

Not listed

5 Seats

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Not tested in this form. The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 it shares its platform with scored 5 stars from ANCAP (2022).

No crash-test rating has been published for this model.

Airbags

10 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, driver/passenger knee airbags, full curtain airbags)

8 Standard

ESP/TC

Yes (Multi-Terrain ABS, Vehicle Stability Control VSC, Active Traction Control A-TRC, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Downhill Assist Control DAC, Crawl Control)

Not listed

ADAS

Level 2 ADAS (Lexus Safety System+ LSS 2.5: Dynamic Radar Cruise Control DRCC with Curve Speed Reduction, Pre-Collision System PCS with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Auto High Beam, Road Sign Assist)

Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist

Camera

Multi-Terrain Monitor (360-Degree Camera with 3D Under-Floor Transparent Ground View & Ultrasonic Sensors)

360-Degree Surround View Camera with Front and Rear Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual wheel readout)

Yes

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer executive seats with ISOFIX)

Yes

ESC/TC

Not listed

Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

Dual Touchscreen Cockpit: 12.3-inch Upper Navigation Touchscreen + 7.0-inch Lower Operational Climate & Multi-Terrain Touchscreen + Twin 11.6-inch Rear Seat Entertainment Screens

MBUX infotainment touchscreen, plus a dedicated 11.6-inch rear-seat entertainment touchscreen

Digital Cluster

8.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)

Not listed

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wired Android Auto

Not listed

Connected Tech

Lexus Connected Car Suite with Fingerprint Authentication Start Button (biometric ignition start), Remote Engine Start, Live GPS Tracking

Not listed

Audio System

Mark Levinson Reference 3D Surround Sound System (25 speakers 2,400W output with QuantumLogic Immersion)

Burmester 3D Surround Sound System

Sunroof

Single-Pane Electric Glass Tilt/Slide Sunroof with Anti-Pinch

Panoramic Sunroof

Seat Features

10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory (3 Slots) + 8-Way Power Passenger Seat + Front & Rear Heated and Ventilated Seats in Semi-Aniline Leather + VIP Reclining Rear Seats with Center Touch Controller & Ottoman Footrest

Front and Rear Ventilated Seats, Powered Rear Seat Backrest Recline, Leather Upholstery, Individual Rear Chairs available over the standard rear bench

Climate Control

4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge, Nanoe-X Air Cleansing & Cool Box inside Front Armrest

4-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Wireless Charger

Yes (Dual Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & Rear VIP Armrest)

Not listed

Connectivity

Not listed

Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wireless Phone Charging, Voice Commands

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Ultra-Compact 3-Eye Bi-Beam LED Headlamps with BladeScan Adaptive High-Beam System (AHS) & L-Shaped DRLs

Not listed

Tail Lights

Continuous Full-Width 3D Seamless LED Lightblade Tail Lamps with Illuminated LEXUS Script

Not listed

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Spindle Grille with 7 Sets of Floating Lateral Bars, Powered Tailgate with Kick Sensor & Integrated Aluminium Side Steps

Not listed

Headlamps

Not listed

LED

Exterior Details

Not listed

Electrically operated running boards, illuminated tailpipe and rear trim, animated Maybach logo projection

Wheels

Not listed

22-inch Alloys

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty

Not listed

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km

Not listed

Choice

Versions

2 versions

1 version

Price range

₹2.8 Crore – ₹2.91 Crore

₹2.75 Crore

Colours

4 colours

12 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the LX 500d sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹2.8 Crore.

Only the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹2.75 Crore.

On-road price by city

LX 500d LX Urban against Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

City	LX 500d	Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC	Gap
Mumbai	₹3.11 Crore	₹3.06 Crore	Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC ₹5.00 lakh less
Pune	₹3.11 Crore	₹3.06 Crore	Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC ₹5.00 lakh less
New Delhi	₹3.16 Crore	₹3.03 Crore	Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC ₹12.50 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹3.31 Crore	₹3.25 Crore	Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC ₹5.90 lakh less
Chennai	₹3.37 Crore	₹3.31 Crore	Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC ₹6.00 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹3.39 Crore	₹3.33 Crore	Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC ₹6.05 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LX 500d or the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC?

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, by ₹5.00 lakh on the versions compared here: LX 500d LX Urban at ₹2.8 Crore against Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC at ₹2.75 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.16 Crore against ₹3.03 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC claims 8.5 kmpl against 6.9 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The LX 500d: not tested in this form; the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 it shares its platform with scored 5 stars (ANCAP 2022). The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: not crash-tested yet. The LX 500d has 10 airbags and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The LX 500d LX Urban makes 304 bhp and 700 Nm and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC makes 557 PS and 770 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC is 105 mm longer. Boot space is 1,109 litres in the LX 500d and 520 litres in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,30,107 a month for the LX 500d and ₹5,09,105 for the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.