Verdict
The EQS SUV costs RM625,888, undercutting the GLS by RM374,000 while matching its 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time and retaining seven seats. For Malaysian use, its 118-kWh battery, 673-km range and RM455 annual road tax make the financial case clear. The GLS answers with a 362-hp 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine, a 250-km/h top speed and a more useful 355-litre boot versus 195 litres. Pick the EQS SUV for lower entry and road-tax bills; pick the GLS when luggage capacity and petrol refuelling matter more.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you want 673 km of EV range, 800 Nm from two motors and a RM455 annual road-tax bill.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need its 355-litre boot, 250-km/h top speed and 90-litre petrol tank.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888.
- Powertrain: EQS SUV has two motors producing 355 hp and 800 Nm; GLS has a 2,999 cc twin-turbo petrol engine with 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- Range/fuel storage: EQS SUV has a 118-kWh battery and 673 km EV range; GLS has a 90-litre fuel tank.
- Top speed: EQS SUV 210 km/h; GLS 250 km/h.
- Boot space: EQS SUV 195 litres; GLS 355 litres.
- Road tax per year: EQS SUV RM455; GLS RM1,638.
EQS SUV
- RM374,000 lower purchase price
- 673-km EV range from a 118-kWh battery
- 800 Nm and the same 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 195-litre boot is 160 litres smaller
- 210-km/h top speed is 40 km/h lower
- 2,810 kg kerb weight is 425 kg heavier
GLS
- 355-litre boot for seven-seat duties
- 250-km/h top speed
- Soft-close doors and powered rear door-window shades
- RM374,000 more expensive
- RM1,638 annual road tax versus RM455
- 500 Nm is 300 Nm below the EQS SUV
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM625,888✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 362 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 355 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 800 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 673 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 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 | 6.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,810 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 195 litres | 355 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Zeon Crossrange | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Four-link Axle | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 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, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear 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 | 6 | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Yes | 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 Start | 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 and Stop and Go |
| 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, 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 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 | 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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EQS SUV vs GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The EQS SUV is the better financial choice, with the same 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time, 673 km of electric range and far lower annual road tax. The GLS is better if its 355-litre boot, 90-litre fuel tank and 250-km/h top speed are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM374,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Which has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS has the larger boot at 355 litres, compared with 195 litres in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. That is a 160-litre advantage for the GLS.
