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Mercedes GLS vs Maxus Deliver 9 comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 38,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Maxus Deliver 9?

Mercedes GLS vs Maxus Deliver 9: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Maxus Deliver 9

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

GLS

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Maxus Deliver 9 is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,913 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLS uses 7.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Maxus Deliver 9 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Deliver 9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Maxus Deliver 9 takes 16 s. That’s about 10.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 375 Nm. That’s about 375 Nm more.

GLS

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Deliver 9 is only slightly lighter – 2,360 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Deliver 9 carries visibly more – 1,140 kg compared to 820 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLS is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £92,700
GLS

Mercedes GLS

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Mercedes GLS
Maxus Deliver 9

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Maxus Deliver 9

The Maxus Deliver 9 is a no-nonsense cargo hauler that pairs clever practicality with a surprisingly car-like driving feel, making it a smart choice for urban fleets and weekend DIY warriors. It may not stop traffic for looks, but its roomy, sensible interior and dependable demeanour mean you get work done without the drama.

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Mercedes GLS
Maxus Deliver 9

Costs and Consumption

Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
38,700 - 60,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 - 30.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
287 - 358 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
0 - 231 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
7
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,062 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
730 - 1,140 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
148 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 - 19 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
330 - 375 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
108 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maxus
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