Toyota GR Supra vs Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
VS
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS

GLS 600 Petrol Mild Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 4,614,237 ex-showroom
⚡ 410 kW 🔧 770 Nm ⛽ 8.3 km/l
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Decision summary

Toyota GR Supra vs Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS: the short answer

Mercedes-Maybach GLS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR Supra remains close.

GR Supra starts ZAR 3,089,437 cheaper GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800 · Mercedes-Maybach GLS from ZAR 4,614,237

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR Supra Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Maximum Power GR Supra285 kW Mercedes-Maybach GLS410 kW
Maximum Torque GR Supra500 Nm Mercedes-Maybach GLS770 Nm
Engine Size GR Supra2998 cc Mercedes-Maybach GLS3982 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR Supra12 km/l Mercedes-Maybach GLS8.3 km/l
Ground Clearance GR Supra117 mm Mercedes-Maybach GLS215 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS

GLS 600

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GR Supra

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Mercedes-Maybach GLS

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Mercedes-Maybach GLS

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Supra Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Model Introduced Year 2021 2026
Generation A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform Current South African Mercedes-Maybach GLS generation represented by derivative GLS 600
Facelift History Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023 Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Suv
Color Note Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Current South African retail range
Segment Sedan Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1545 kg -
Vehicle Type Sedan SUV
Spec GR Supra Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Length 4380 mm 5209 mm
Width 1865 mm 1956 mm
Height 1294 mm 1823 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 3135 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 117 mm 215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 90 l
Boot/Cargo Space 290 l 355 l
Kerb Weight 1545 kg 2550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1870 kg 2000 kg
Payload Capacity 325 kg 750 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 6.25 m
Front Headroom 995 mm 960 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 960 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 900 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR Supra and Mercedes-Maybach GLS comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: GR Supra 94 vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS 100.

Efficiency index: GR Supra 47 vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS 40.

Safety-equipment index: GR Supra 98 vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS 99.

Practicality index: GR Supra 40 vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS 67.

Ownership-cover index: GR Supra 43 vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Mercedes-Maybach GLS leads by 12 points

Mercedes-Maybach GLS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR Supra remains close.

Evidence leader 79 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 83% source coverage
79
#1 Evidence leader

Mercedes-Maybach GLS

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 100
Efficiency 40
Safety 99
Practicality 67
Leads by 12 points
67
#2

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Mercedes-Maybach GLS +6 Efficiency GR Supra +7 Safety Mercedes-Maybach GLS +1 Practicality Mercedes-Maybach GLS +27

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Mercedes-Maybach GLS

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 67/100

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts vs 67 pts for GR Supra

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mercedes-Maybach GLS leads. However, GR Supra may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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GR Supra vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.