Maybach S680 vs GLS 600: Sedan or SUV for VIP Travel in Montreal
The Maybach S680 costs $2,399/day with 621 hp and a 0-100 km/h time of 4.4 seconds, while the Maybach GLS 600 costs $999/day with 550 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, so the S680 is the flagship sedan statement and the GLS 600 is the versatile luxury SUV. Anyone searching Maybach S680 vs Maybach GLS 600 rental Montreal is really asking one thing: do you want to be driven in absolute silence, or do you want space, height and winter capability without giving up the Maybach badge. Both cars sit at the top of our fleet at Exotic Rentals Montreal, and both get delivered anywhere in Greater Montreal with a 24 hour minimum.
How Much Does the Maybach S680 vs Maybach GLS 600 Rental Montreal Comparison Cost?
The price gap is the first thing to settle: the Mercedes-Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh rents for $2,399/day and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 rents for $999/day. That is a $1,400 per day difference for two cars that share the same three-pointed star and the same rear-seat obsession.
Why the gap? The S680 is a limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, one of the rarest Maybachs ever built, with a 621 hp V12 under the hood. The GLS 600 is the SUV version of the Maybach experience: 550 hp from a twin-turbo V8, plus the added 48V EQ Boost system, and it carries the Maybach rear cabin in a body that handles Montreal winters without a second thought. If budget matters, the GLS 600 delivers roughly 80 percent of the Maybach feeling for 41 percent of the price.
Which Maybach Is More Comfortable for Passengers?
For pure rear-seat comfort, the S680 wins, and it is not close. The rear seats recline like a private jet, the cabin is double-glazed and nearly silent at highway speed, and the V12 pulls from standstill with zero harshness. If your VIP travel in Montreal involves a driver, an executive heading to a meeting in Old Montreal, or a wedding where the couple sits in the back, the S680 is the correct answer.
The GLS 600 counters with space. It seats four adults in genuine comfort, offers far more headroom, a higher seating position, and a bigger cargo area for luggage, camera gear or event equipment. Rear passengers still get executive seats, nappa leather and the Maybach champagne system if you bring the bottle. For airport runs to YUL with four people and their bags, the GLS 600 does the job the S680 simply cannot.
Which One Handles Montreal Roads and Winters Better?
The GLS 600, clearly. It rides on an air suspension with a Maybach-specific curve mode that leans the body into corners, and its higher clearance and all-wheel drive handle potholes, construction on Saint-Laurent Boulevard and December slush with total confidence. Renting a Maybach in Montreal between November and March, the SUV is the practical choice.
The S680 is a rear-wheel drive V12 sedan, which means it is happiest from April through October, on dry pavement, on routes like the ride out to Westmount or along the river in Brossard. In summer conditions it is the smoother, quieter and faster of the two, hitting 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds versus 4.8 for the GLS 600. In February, take the SUV.
Which Maybach Makes the Bigger Statement?
Both turn heads, but they make different statements. The S680 by Virgil Abloh is a collector piece: sand two-tone paint, off-white interior, and a design language that car people recognize instantly. Pull up to a restaurant on Rue Saint-Laurent in the S680 and valet staff will photograph it. It is the car for a gala, a music video, a milestone anniversary or a client you need to impress at the highest level.
The GLS 600 is the quieter flex. It looks like money without shouting, which is exactly why executives, athletes and visiting VIPs prefer it for multi-day bookings. It blends into Outremont and Griffintown while still being recognizably a Maybach. If the goal is understated authority, the GLS 600 wins. If the goal is maximum impact for one night, the S680 wins.
What Are the Performance Specs Side by Side?
Here is the numbers breakdown for the Maybach S680 vs Maybach GLS 600 rental Montreal decision:
- Mercedes-Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh: $2,399/day, 621 hp, V12, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, rear-wheel drive
- Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600: $999/day, 550 hp plus EQ Boost, V8, 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, all-wheel drive
Which Should You Rent for Your Trip?
Pick the S680 if you have a driver or want the ultimate rear-seat experience, if the booking is for a special one-day event, and if the weather is clean. It is the flagship, it is the rare car, and at $2,399/day it is priced accordingly.
Pick the GLS 600 if you are driving yourself, carrying passengers and luggage, traveling in winter, or booking multiple days and watching the budget. At $999/day it is one of the strongest value plays in the entire luxury car rental Montreal market, because nothing else at that price gives you a Maybach badge and a full executive rear cabin.
A third option worth knowing: if you love the GLS 600 formula but want a more aggressive AMG character instead of the Maybach calm, the Mercedes G63 AMG at $1,299/day with 500 hp sits between the two in price and attitude. And if you want to see both Maybachs in one place before deciding, the full fleet page lists every car with live availability.
FAQ
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How much does it cost to rent a Maybach in Montreal?
The Mercedes-Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh rents for $2,399/day and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 rents for $999/day, both with a 24 hour minimum. Delivery anywhere in Greater Montreal is included in the booking. The price difference reflects the S680's limited edition status and V12 power.
Is the Maybach GLS 600 good for Montreal winters?
Yes, it is one of the best winter VIP cars available in the city. Its all-wheel drive, air suspension and higher clearance handle snow, slush and potholes without issue. The rear-wheel drive S680 is better reserved for dry season bookings.
Can I drive the Maybach S680 myself or do I need a chauffeur?
You can absolutely drive it yourself, the rental is yours either way. That said, the S680 is engineered around the rear seat, so most clients book it with a driver for events. The GLS 600 is the more common self-drive choice.
Which Maybach is better for airport pickups at YUL?
The GLS 600, because it carries four adults plus luggage comfortably. The S680 has a large trunk but a lower body and less overall cargo flexibility. For groups arriving with bags, the SUV is the practical pick.
What is the difference in acceleration between the two?
The S680 does 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds with 621 hp from its V12. The GLS 600 reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds with 550 hp plus EQ Boost. Both are quick, but the sedan is the faster of the two.
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