Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM220,888 more, but brings a 549 hp/770 Nm V8 with a 22 hp motor, cutting the 0-100 km/h time to 4.9 seconds against the Range Rover Sport’s 396 hp/550 Nm and 5.7 seconds. It is also the more lavish four-seat chauffeur choice. The Range Rover Sport counters with five seats, an 835-litre boot versus 520 litres, a full-size spare tyre and far lower RM1,635 annual road tax against RM3,211. For Malaysian families who drive themselves, that practicality matters more than the Maybach’s extra pace.
Range Rover Sport
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need five seats, an 835-litre boot and RM1,576 less annual road tax.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if rear-seat massage, ventilation, an ottoman and 549 hp are worth RM220,888 more.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Performance: Range Rover Sport 396 hp and 550 Nm; Maybach GLS 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Range Rover Sport 5.7 seconds; Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Range Rover Sport five seats and 835 litres; Maybach GLS four seats and 520 litres.
- Annual road tax: Range Rover Sport RM1,635; Maybach GLS RM3,211.
- Warranty: Range Rover Sport five years/150,000 km; Maybach GLS four years/unlimited mileage.
Range Rover Sport
- Five seats and an 835-litre boot.
- RM220,888 lower purchase price and RM1,576 lower annual road tax.
- Full-size spare tyre and Terrain Response 2.
- 396 hp, 550 Nm and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Maybach GLS.
- Its rear seats lack the Maybach GLS’s massage, ventilation, ottoman and left-passenger leg rest.
- Six airbags versus nine in the Maybach GLS.
Maybach GLS
- 549 hp, 770 Nm and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Four rear seats with heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline and powered ottoman.
- Nine airbags, plus pedestrian/cyclist detection and evasive steering assist.
- RM220,888 more expensive, with RM3,211 annual road tax.
- Four seats and a 520-litre boot versus the Range Rover Sport’s five seats and 835 litres.
- No spare tyre listed, while the Range Rover Sport gets a full-size spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,698,000✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,635✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp at 5,500 rpm | 549 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 770 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Powered Ottoman; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Soft Close for All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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 Range Rover Sport & Maybach GLS for sale
Range Rover Sport vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Maybach GLS is better for four occupants seeking rear-seat luxury and stronger performance: 549 hp, 770 Nm and 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The Range Rover Sport is the better family buy with five seats, 835 litres of boot space and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM1,918,888, which is RM220,888 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport at RM1,698,000.
Which has more luggage space?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the larger boot at 835 litres, a 315-litre advantage over the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS’s 520 litres. It also has five seats rather than four.
