Verdict
These CBU V8 SUVs take very different routes. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE’s 603 hp and 850 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h run to 3.9 seconds, a full second ahead of the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS, while its five seats and 630-litre boot make it the more workable fast family choice. The Maybach counters with a 3,135-mm wheelbase, a four-seat cabin with reclining, massaging rear chairs and a left-side leg rest. For Malaysian buyers, this is a clear choice between driver pace and chauffeured rear-seat comfort.
AMG GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you need 603 hp, a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time, five seats and a 630-litre boot.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if the priority is its four-seat rear cabin, reclining massage seats and 3,135-mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Performance: AMG GLE has 603 hp and 850 Nm, versus 549 hp and 770 Nm for the Maybach GLS.
- Acceleration: AMG GLE reaches 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds; Maybach GLS takes 4.9 seconds.
- Length and wheelbase: AMG GLE is 4,924 mm long with a 2,995-mm wheelbase; Maybach GLS is 5,205 mm long with a 3,135-mm wheelbase.
- Seating and boot space: AMG GLE has five seats and 630 litres; Maybach GLS has four seats and 520 litres.
- Safety airbags: AMG GLE has seven airbags; Maybach GLS has nine airbags, including rear-side airbags.
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm from its 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8
- 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats, 630-litre boot and AMG Active Ride Control+
- Its 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench lacks the Maybach GLS’s power-adjustable reclining seats and ottoman.
- Seven airbags versus nine in the Maybach GLS.
- 85-litre fuel tank versus 90 litres.
Maybach GLS
- Power-adjustable rear seats with massage, one-touch recline and a left-passenger leg rest
- Nine airbags and autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- 23-inch forged alloy wheels, soft-close doors and heated/cooled cup holders
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time is one second behind the AMG GLE.
- Four seats and a 520-litre boot trail the AMG GLE’s five seats and 630 litres.
- At 2,785 kg, it weighs 335 kg more than the 2,450-kg AMG GLE.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,191,888✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | 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 | 603 hp at 5,750 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 | 21 hp | 22 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 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 | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,924 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 2,156 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,772 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,450 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/40R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 325/35R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link 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 | AMG Active Ride Control+ | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 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 | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation | 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 | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 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 | Rear Windows, 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 | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | 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 | Yes | 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 GLE & Maybach GLS for sale
AMG GLE vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The AMG GLE is better for the driver, with 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Maybach GLS is better for rear passengers, with reclining and massaging rear seats, an ottoman and a longer 3,135-mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is RM727,000 more expensive: RM1,918,888 versus RM1,191,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE.
Which one is more practical for carrying passengers and luggage?
The AMG GLE is more practical for family use because it has five seats and a 630-litre boot. The Maybach GLS has four seats and 520 litres of luggage space, prioritising its rear-seat arrangement instead.
