2025 McLaren GTS vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach

$219,400 · Coupe

$203,500 · Sedan

Comparison Overview

Deciding between raw speed and supreme luxury often boils down to your daily priorities. If you're staring down the barrel of spending over $200,000, should you prioritize the screaming performance of the 2025 McLaren GTS ($219,400) or the stretched-out opulence of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach ($203,500)? The GTS boasts a significant power advantage, unleashing 626 hp compared to the Maybach's 496 hp, making it the obvious choice for sheer acceleration. However, the Maybach offers superior efficiency, netting 20 MPG combined versus the McLaren's 18 MPG. The size difference is stark too: the Maybach sedan stretches 215.3 inches long, while the compact GTS coupe measures just 184.4 inches. This $15,900 price gap reflects their mission, setting up a fascinating battle between performance metrics and stately comfort.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach

The Mercedes-Benz Maybach, being a sedan, offers significantly more interior space and better fuel economy at 20 MPG combined for daily driving.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach

The Maybach is a much larger sedan (215.3 inches long) offering far superior passenger comfort and practicality compared to the two-seat GTS coupe.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 McLaren GTS

The 2025 McLaren GTS is the clear enthusiast choice, delivering 626 hp and using a race-derived 7-speed automated manual transmission.

💰 Best Value

2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach

For $15,900 less, the Maybach provides greater utility, better highway fuel economy (27 MPG vs 22 MPG), and strong torque at 516 lb-ft.

Choose the McLaren GTS if...

Your primary goal is track-day capability or maximum straight-line performance due to its 626 hp output.
You prefer a dedicated, low-slung coupe experience, as the GTS sits only 47.8 inches high.
You value quicker shifting performance from a 7-speed automated manual transmission over smooth daily cruising.

Choose the Mercedes-Benz Maybach if...

You need genuine rear-seat comfort and usable cargo space, highlighted by its sedan body style and 12.9 cu ft of trunk space.
You prioritize overall efficiency, achieving 27 MPG on the highway versus the McLaren’s 22 MPG.
You prefer the stability and traction provided by an all-wheel-drive system over the GTS’s rear-wheel drive.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	McLaren GTS	Mercedes-Benz Maybach
Length	184.4"	215.3"
Width	-	75.6"
Height	47.8"	59.4"
Wheelbase	105.3"	133.7"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	✓
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Integrated Headrests	✓	—
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Blind Spot Monitor	—	✓
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	—	✓
Front Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Rear Head Airbags	—	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Headrests	—	3
Rear Power Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	—	✓

Engine

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Base Engine Displacement	4.0 L	4.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V8	V8
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	626 hp @ 7500 rpm	496 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	465 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm	516 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Number of Valves	32	32
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	—	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Transmission Type	7-speed automated manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/22 MPG	16/27 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	18 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	285.0/418.0 mi.	355.2/599.4 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.0 gal.	22.2 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Rear Cupholders	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓
Front Seatback Storage	—	✓
Wood Trim on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Four Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating	—	✓
Sun Sensor	—	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Infotainment Display	7.0 in	12.8 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	4	31
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	With Real Time Traffic
Premium Brand Stereo System	—	Burmester
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Burmester
Stereo Power	—	1750W
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Memory Card Slot	—	✓
Satellite Radio Subscription Duration	—	36 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓
Video Monitor	—	✓
DVD Player	—	✓
Separate Rear Audio	—	✓
Audio/Video Remote Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
One-Touch Power Windows	2	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Moonroof Type	—	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Seat Material: Premium Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Sport	✓	—
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	6-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Front Head Room	—	39.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	—	59.6 in.
Front Seat Type: Bucket	—	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	—	12-way
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	12-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3
Passenger Seat Folding Capability	—	✓
Driver Seat Heating	—	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	—	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Seat Massage Function	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Rear Head Room	—	38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	—	49.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	—	58.5 in.
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	—	✓
Rear Seat Ventilation	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	21 x 10.5 in	20 x 9.0 in
Tire Type	Performance	—
Tire Size	295/30R21	255/40R20
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Run Flat Tires	—	✓

Suspension

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	—	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	10 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	—
Basic Warranty	—	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	—	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	6 yr./ 62000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 McLaren GTS and 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach.

Which car is better for long-distance highway travel?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach is the superior choice for cruising, offering 27 MPG highway and a more relaxed, spacious sedan cabin. The McLaren GTS is tuned for immediate performance, returning only 22 MPG highway with its aggressive powertrain.

How much more powerful is the McLaren GTS?

The McLaren GTS has a substantial advantage in peak power, producing 626 hp compared to the Maybach's 496 hp, resulting in a 130 hp difference. However, the Maybach compensates slightly with higher torque, offering 516 lb-ft versus the GTS's 465 lb-ft.

Does either car require special fuel?

Both the 2025 McLaren GTS and the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach mandate the use of premium unleaded fuel for optimal (and required) performance.

What is the main difference in driving dynamics based on the specs?

The GTS is a low, light (implied by coupe design) rear-wheel-drive machine utilizing a fast-shifting 7-speed automated manual, built for agility. In contrast, the Maybach is a heavy, AWD sedan utilizing a smooth 9-speed automatic, prioritizing stable, luxurious transit.

Is the price difference justified between these two vehicles?

The $15,900 difference in MSRP reflects their different engineering missions; you pay more for the McLaren’s performance focus, while the Maybach offers superior size, utility, and slightly better overall fuel economy for less money.

How much smaller is the McLaren GTS physically?

The McLaren GTS is significantly shorter and lower, measuring 184.4 inches in length and 47.8 inches in height. This contrasts sharply with the Maybach sedan's 215.3-inch length and 59.4-inch height.