Verdict
At RM1,948,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM30,000 more than the RM1,918,888 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS, yet it brings 577 hp, 850 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time against 549 hp, 770 Nm and 4.9 seconds. The Maybach counters with a 3,135-mm wheelbase, air suspension and a genuinely lavish four-seat rear cabin. For Malaysian owners carrying five or prioritising 667 litres of boot space, the G-Class is more practical; chauffeur-driven buyers should take the GLS.
AMG G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want 577 hp, a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, five seats and a 667-litre boot.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if rear-seat massage, ventilation, an ottoman and air suspension matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Performance: AMG G-Class 577 hp, 850 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds; Maybach GLS 549 hp, 770 Nm and 4.9 seconds.
- Dimensions: AMG G-Class is 4,613 mm long with a 2,890-mm wheelbase; Maybach GLS is 5,205 mm long with a 3,135-mm wheelbase.
- Seating and boot: AMG G-Class has five seats and 667 litres; Maybach GLS has four seats and 520 litres.
- Suspension: AMG G-Class uses AMG Active Ride Control with a solid rear axle and coil springs; Maybach GLS has front and rear air suspension with a multi-link…
- Wheels and tank: AMG G-Class has 22-inch wheels and a 100-litre tank; Maybach GLS has 23-inch wheels and a 90-litre tank.
AMG G-Class
- 577 hp and 850 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds.
- Five seats and a larger 667-litre boot.
- 100-litre fuel tank and full-size spare tyre.
- Rear seats lack the Maybach GLS's ventilation, massage, powered ottoman and left-side leg rest.
- No head-up display or soft-close doors.
- Shorter 2,890-mm wheelbase than the Maybach GLS's 3,135 mm.
Maybach GLS
- Rear passengers get heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, an ottoman and a leg rest.
- Front and rear air suspension, plus a 3,135-mm wheelbase.
- Head-up display, soft-close doors and powered hands-free boot.
- 549 hp and 770 Nm trail the AMG G-Class's 577 hp and 850 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h takes 4.9 seconds versus 4.4 seconds.
- Four seats and 520 litres of boot space versus five seats and 667 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,948,888 | RM1,918,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,211 | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 549 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 770 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 22 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/40R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod | 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 (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear 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 | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | 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 | Sunroof Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester 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 | 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 | Manual Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | 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 for All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 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 AMG G-Class & Maybach GLS for sale
AMG G-Class vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The AMG G-Class is better for performance and five-seat practicality, with 577 hp, 4.4-second acceleration and a 667-litre boot. The Maybach GLS is better if its four-seat, massage-equipped rear cabin and air suspension are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM30,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS.
Which one is faster?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is faster to 100 km/h, taking 4.4 seconds against 4.9 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. The Maybach GLS has the higher top speed: 250 km/h versus 240 km/h.
