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From the proven reliability of Pajero and capability to handle any unexpected rough terrain with reasonable offroad capabilities I will bet on Pajeo than on Mercedes. May be as I am offroad loving guy, so take my advice with pinch of salt. This issue will be more clear if you share more info like will you driving alone or with couple of other cars...? Going for vacation that involves roaming in Oman or some business trip?

Hey Timmy, I think Pajero is more preferable for such routes as there are many offroad spots for a some good photography or on the way stops if you are going with family. You dont have to worry about the fuel part as fuel price is half in Oman I have attached the most scenic route as per my drives to Oman. If you are travelling alone or as a couple and not interested in offloading or stopping on the way take your Merc or else with family i reckon Pajero is a must. Cheers! Drive safe.

If you have a S Class then there is no point of thinking about Pajero. In long drives your prime focus is to get the most comfortable vehicle you own. Only thing make sure that Mercedes is well service and free from any issues, as in such long trip you will not find roadside mechanic touching S class who could be more comfortable with Pajero. Second point of concern is the route, I am not educated on that part very well and can only advise you that you choose the full tarmac road which is more straight than steep uphill on mountains so that Merc drives like a breeze.

Land Rover first came to the future UAE in 1951 as the vehicle of choice for the Trucial Oman Levies, the Sharjah-based force set up by the British to protect the borders of the emirates. In the road-free days of the embryonic UAE, the vehicle quickly became the transport of choice for everyone from fishermen to royalty. In the years before the foundation of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed relied on a Land Rover for his regular excursions to far-flung desert communities — a partnership commemorated by the Land Rover that has pride of place in the courtyard of the Al Ain Palace Museum, home to Zayed until he became Ruler of Abu Dhabi in 1966. Source: http://goo.gl/A4yFz5