2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 Night Edition 4.0

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600 Night Edition represents the absolute zenith of automotive luxury as a brand-new, fully loaded 4-seater SUV with dark chrome Night Series styling, offering Kenyan elites private-jet comfort with effortless V8 performance.

Engine and Performance

• 4.0L twin-turbo V8 mild-hybrid, 550 hp @ 6,000-6,500 rpm, 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm

• 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic, 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive

• 0-100 km/h: 4.6 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h; serene power delivery

Night Edition's obsidian black theme with 23-inch Maybach wheels exudes discreet menace.

Dimensions, Tow and Weight

• Length: 5,208 mm, width: 2,030 mm (w/o mirrors), wheelbase: 3,135 mm

• Kerb weight: ~2,870 kg; 4-seat executive layout

• Boot: 525L; fuel tank: 90L

• Braked towing: 3,500 kg; ground clearance: 214 mm (AIRMATIC)

Wheels and Chassis

• 23-inch Maybach 7-spoke Night Series wheels (285/40R23 front, 325/35R23 rear)

• E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL air suspension, rear-axle steering

• Curve adaptive damping, transparent hood function

Offroad Capability

• AIRMATIC with 5Drive modes (including Offroad)

• 241 mm raised clearance; competent for light gravel estates

• Chauffeur package optimizes rear passenger comfort

Fuel Economy

• Combined: ~12.9 L/100 km (7.8 km/L)

• Urban: 17.7 L/100 km, highway: 12.9 L/100 km

• Full tank range: ~700 km combined (90L)

• Mild-hybrid smooths stop-start; premium unleaded

Interior Features

• 4-seat configuration with Executive rear seats (recline, massage, calf rest)

• MANUFAKTUR Night Series leather/wood trim, refrigerated console (champagne flutes)

• Burmester High-End 3D 26-speaker audio, 4-zone Executive climate

Maybach rear cabin rivals private aviation with individual tablets and ottomans.

Exterior Features

• Night Series: dark chrome Maybach emblems, blacked-out trim

• Multibeam LED + Digital Light, power gullwing doors optional

• Illuminated running boards, soft-close doors

Technology and Safety

• MBUX Hyperscreen (56-inch glass span), augmented reality HUD

• Guard 360° security, DISTRONIC adaptive cruise, infrared night vision

• 5-star NCAP; Active Emergency Stop Assistant

Price Comparison (Kenya, SA, Dubai)

Maintenance and Costing

• 5yr/unlimited km warranty; annual ~KES 450K-650K (Maybach specialist)

• V8 M256 reliability excellent; premium tires ~KES 300K/set

• Chauffeur-trained service mandatory

Insurance Estimates in Kenya

• Comprehensive: KES 1.2-1.8M/year (Maybach flagship, 4-seater)

• Specialist luxury insurers only

Summary

The 2025 Maybach GLS600 Night Edition delivers brand-new opulence with 550 hp serenity, 4-seat executive perfection, and Night Series exclusivity for Kenya's elite. Ultimate luxury SUV benchmark.

Rating Overall

4.9/5 – Pinnacle of automotive luxury engineering