Verdict
At RM281,888, the Ford Everest asks RM718,000 less than the RM999,888 Mercedes-Benz GLS, yet both deliver seven seats, all-wheel drive and 500 Nm. That makes the Ford the sensible route to a diesel SUV with a proper spare wheel. The Mercedes brings 362 hp, air suspension, a 355-litre boot and much deeper driver assistance. Its 6.1-second 0-100 km/h claim puts it in another performance class, but annual road tax is RM1,638 against the Ford’s RM438.
Pick the Ford Everest if you want seven seats, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive without spending RM718,000 more.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you want 362 hp, AIRMATIC air suspension and substantially richer safety and cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888.
- Engine output: Everest 1,996 cc diesel, 207 hp and 500 Nm; GLS 2,999 cc petrol, 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Everest 4,914 mm and 2,900 mm; GLS 5,207 mm and 3,135 mm.
- Boot space: Everest 259 litres; GLS 355 litres.
- Road tax per year: Everest RM438; GLS RM1,638.
- Driver assistance: Everest has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; GLS gets PRE-SAFE Brake and steering correction.
Everest
- RM718,000 cheaper to buy.
- 184 kg lighter, with the same 500 Nm torque.
- 17-inch steel spare wheel included.
- 207 hp trails the GLS’s 362 hp.
- 259-litre boot is 96 litres smaller.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping steering correction.
GLS
- 362 hp and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds.
- AIRMATIC air suspension with adaptive damping.
- 355-litre boot, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
- RM718,000 more expensive and RM1,200 higher in annual road tax.
- 5,207 mm long and 2,157 mm wide, versus 4,914 mm and 1,923 mm for the Everest.
- No spare tyre is listed, while the Everest includes a 17-inch steel spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 207 hp | 362 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 10 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 355 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 12.3" MBUX, COMAND Controller, Touchpad, Burmester Sound System with 13 Speakers (590W) and rear seat individual entertainment system, including two 11.6-inch monitors with wireless headphones, rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Everest & GLS for sale
Everest vs GLS FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is better for pace, driver assistance and cabin equipment, with 362 hp, air suspension and adaptive cruise control. The Ford Everest is the better buy if saving RM718,000 matters more; both have seven seats, all-wheel drive and 500 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM718,000 more: RM999,888 versus RM281,888 for the Ford Everest. Its annual road tax is also RM1,638, compared with RM438 for the Everest.
Which SUV is easier to place in Malaysian parking spaces?
The Ford Everest is easier to place by size alone, at 293 mm shorter and 234 mm narrower. The GLS counters with a 360-degree camera, six front and six rear parking sensors, plus automatic parallel and perpendicular parking.
