Comparison - Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 2021 - vs - Nissan Armada Platinum 2021

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Average Price: 
$
160,550
Updated: 
15 Mar 2021
$
67,900
Updated: 
15 Dec 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
4
8
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
23.80gals
26.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Mojave Silver Metallic
#B0ABAA
Selenite Grey Metallic
#868A8D
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#AD2E2E
Iridium Silver Metallic
#B6B5B8
Obsidian Black Metallic
#424242
Polar White
#F9F9F9
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#12198F
Emarald Green Metallic
#2E3535
Black
#1B1B1B
Designo Diamond White Metallic
#D7DAC7
Lunar Blue Metallic
#3B4059
Color: 
Coulis Red Pearl
#601419
Aspen White TriCoat
#F2F6EB
Brilliant Silver Metallic
#C2C5CB
Gun Metallic
#858885
Super Black
#170E0F
Mocha Almond Pearl
#4B3D32
Hermosa Blue Pearl
#282E45

Electric

Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.80s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Extremely luxurious cabin,
silky-smooth ride,
flashy exterior styling.

Cons
Princely price tag,
limited cargo space,
flashy exterior styling.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 12 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

PROS
Lavish cabin with supple seats
Composed handling and smooth ride
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines

CONS
Steep infotainment learning curve

By: 
usnews.com

The Armada gets a significant makeover for 2021, starting with a squarer front end featuring prominent headlights. The design revisions reach out back, too, with a new bumper and taillights that are connected by a continuous trim piece. There's also a newly available Midnight Edition with blacked-out trim. Inside, Nissan redesigned the center stack and added a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay.

PROS
Serenely quiet and comfy,
smooth,
potent powertrain,
pillowy ride.

CONS
Dreadful fuel economy,
some dated interior elements,
wanders at highway speeds.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Nissan Armada is a big, comfortable brute that can tow the boat and haul the family all at once.

PROS
Spacious inside
Lusty V-8
Strong for towing
Good safety features
Value at the base level

CONS
Gas guzzler
Third row for kids only
Gets expensive
Plodding moves

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
15.00mpg
13.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
19.00mpg
18.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
32
Cylinders: 
8
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
5.60L
Torque: 
538ft-lbs
at 5 000rpm
413ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
550hp
at 6 500rpm
400hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
41.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Full Nappa Leather Headliner
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic Parking Assist
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Sun Sensor
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
Lane Departure Warning
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Blind Spot Warning
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
High Beam Assist
Hill start assist
Traffic Sign Recognition
Push Button Ignition
Remote Engine Start System
Rear Door Alert
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Intermittent rear window wiper
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Cargo-area storage under floor
Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with contrast stitching
Leather-wrapped shift knob

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
204.90in
208.90in
Width: 
79.90in
79.90in
Height: 
72.40in
75.80in
Ground Clearance: 
9.20in
Front Track: 
66.90in
67.50in
Rear Track: 
67.80in
67.90in
Wheel Base: 
123.40in
121.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.40
39.80
Rear Head Room: 
40.20
40.00
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
41.90in
Rear leg room: 
43.40in
41.00in
Front Hip Room: 
59.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.30in
63.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
58.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.10in
63.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
18.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7700lbs
8500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
21.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
6085.00lbs
6037.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power w/Tilt Rear Head Restraints
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Power heated and folding chrome outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
Power liftgate
Power windows with front one-touch auto-up/down
Power door locks with auto-locking feature

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Premium Leather
Ventilated seats
New-generation Touchpad in center console
12 -Way Power Driver Seat
12 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Power Passenger Seat w/Memory
Active Multicontour Front Seats w/Massage Feature -inc: 4-way lumbar support
Heated/Cooled Front Cupholder
Bucket Front Seats
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Massaging
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Climate-controlled front seats (heated and cooled)
Quilted leather-appointed seats
10-way power driver's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
10-way power passenger's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
Memory System – driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors
Rear Seats Features: 
Dual Ventilation
4-Seat Configuration -inc: individual executive rear seats and center armrest
Heated/Cooled Rear Cupholder
Fixed Center Armrest
Multi-Level Heating
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding center armrest
Heated outboard second-row seats
Power recline and fold third-row 60/40-split fold-down bench seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Double Wishbone
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Independent double-wishbone suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Executive Climate System
Heated and cooled cup holders
Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control multimedia system based on artificial intelligence
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Four Zone Climate Control
Auto-dimming outside mirrors
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
Rear air conditioning with rear controls
Rear seat heater ducts under front seats
In-cabin microfilter
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extension
Footwell lights
Rear step lamp
Dual front map lights

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
no
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3” Digital Instrument Cluster and Touchscreen Media Display
Smartphone integration
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Live Traffic
Systems Monitor
27 Speakers
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
2 LCD Monitors In The Front and 3 LCD Row Monitors In The Rear
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Navigation Map Updates Included for 3 Years
1 Subwoofer(S)
1590 Watts Stereo Output
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Burmester Premium Brand Speakers
Burmester Premium Brand Stereo System
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
Tri-Zone Entertainment System with dual 8" monitors, remote control, two wireless headphones
USB and HDMI input
Three 12-volt DC power outlets
120-volt AC power outlet
Display Commander
Nissan Door to Door Navigation
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Voice Recognition
Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant
Bluetooth
Bose Premium Audio System
Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology
Radio with 3-month complimentary trial access
MP3/WMA CD playback capability
Speed-sensitive volume control
Five USB ports
Wireless cellphone charger
Radio Data System
Thirteen speakers, including center speaker and subwoofer

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Active LED Headlamps and Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Ambient lighting with 64 colors
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Roof Rack Rails Only
Power/Illuminated Running Boards
Power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open/close and tilt feature
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
22 X 11
22 x 8.0 In.
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
all-season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
325.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R22
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R22

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
13.8" x 1.2" front vented disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
13.8" x 0.8" rear vented disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
Active Lane Keeping Assist Lane Departure Warning
Active Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot
LED Headlamp
Adaptive Headlights
Brake Drying
Cornering Lights
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
Automatic on/off headlights
LED low/high-beam headlights with integrated signature
Energy-absorbing steering column
High-strength side-door guard beams
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), with Easy-Fill Tire Alert

Options

Packages: 
Captain's Chairs Package
Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch
23" Maybach® Multispoke Forged Wheels
Gun Metallic-painted lower center bumper fascias
Body-color overfenders
Chrome grille and door handles
Side mirrors with puddle lights
Chrome rear finisher
Black rear license plate finisher
Acoustic windshield and front side windows
Rear privacy glass
Dark gray roof rails
Body-color running boards
Class IV tow hitch receiver with 7-pin wiring harness [*]
Interior Options: 
Refrigerator Box For Rear Cabin
Handcrafted Silver Champagne Flute Holders
Folding Tables For Rear Seats
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
5-Seat Cabin Configuration

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Crystal White/Silver Grey Pearl Exclusive, premium leather
#E0DEDF
Mahogany/Macchiato Beige Exclusive, premium leather
#72514F
Black Exclusive, premium leather
#44464F
Color: 
Quilted Almond Leather
#B8AB8A
Quilted Espresso Brown Leather
#352D20
Quilted Black Leather
#363B35