Verdict
At RM798,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM201,000 less than the Mercedes-Benz GLS and delivers 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 108.4-kWh battery is quoted for 571 km and accepts up to 200 kW DC charging, but it needs access to charging. The GLS is the practical choice for larger families: seven seats, a sliding second row and a third row outweigh its 355-litre boot. The EQS has the larger 610-litre boot, yet only five seats. Both bring all-wheel drive and air suspension.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 649 hp electric performance, a 571-km quoted range and a RM201,000 lower purchase price.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, a 90-litre petrol tank and 250 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888.
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp and 950 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 seconds.
- Seating: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS five seats; Mercedes-Benz GLS seven seats.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 litres.
- Height: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 1,512 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 1,823 mm.
AMG EQS
- RM201,000 cheaper to buy.
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and 3.8-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 108.4-kWh battery, 571-km quoted range and 200-kW DC charging.
- Five seats versus the GLS's seven.
- 220 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
- No petrol tank for refuelling convenience.
GLS
- Seven seats with sliding second row and folding third row.
- 250 km/h top speed.
- Soft-close function on all doors and powered rear window shades.
- RM201,000 more expensive.
- 362 hp and 500 Nm trail the EQS's 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- 355-litre boot is 255 litres smaller than the EQS's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM798,888✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,840 | RM1,638✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 649 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 108.4 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 571 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,700 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R21 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-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) | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) | 7 (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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | — |
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.
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AMG EQS vs GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The AMG EQS is better for outright performance, lower purchase price and electric driving, with 649 hp and 571 km of quoted range. The GLS is better if seven seats and a petrol 90-litre tank matter more than acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM999,888, which is RM201,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS at RM798,888.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is much quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds versus 6.1 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz GLS. The GLS has the higher top speed, at 250 km/h against 220 km/h.
