Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888 against RM1,918,888 for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS, leaving a vast RM1.293 million gap. For Malaysian buyers, the EQS SUV’s 673 km EV range, 200 kW DC charging and RM455 annual road tax make the practical case, while its seven seats suit larger families. The Maybach GLS is much quicker at 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and gives rear passengers massage seats, an ottoman and leg rest, but road tax rises to RM3,211 and it seats four only.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, want 673 km of electric range and cannot justify the RM1.293 million saving going elsewhere.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if chauffeured rear-seat comfort, 4.9-second performance and a 520-litre boot matter more than purchase price and annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM3,211.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV seven seats and 195 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS four seats and 520 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 5,125 mm and 3,210 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 5,205 mm and 3,135 mm.
- Motor output: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp and 800 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 22 hp and 250 Nm.
EQS SUV
- RM1.293 million less expensive to buy.
- 673 km EV range, 118 kWh battery and 200 kW DC charging.
- Seven-seat cabin with a longer 3,210 mm wheelbase.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.1 seconds versus 4.9 seconds.
- Only 195 litres of boot space versus 520 litres.
- Misses the Maybach GLS rear ottoman, leg rest and rear-seat massage functions.
Maybach GLS
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed.
- Rear seats get heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, an ottoman and left-side leg rest.
- 520-litre boot and soft-close doors.
- Costs RM1.293 million more.
- Annual road tax is RM2,756 higher.
- Four seats only, against the EQS SUV’s seven.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM625,888✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 549 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 770 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 8 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 355 hp✓ | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | 800 Nm✓ | 250 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 | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,810 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 195 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Zeon Crossrange | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| 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 | 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 | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 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 | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | 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 | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| 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 Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 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, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 6 | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| 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" 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 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, 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, 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 |
| 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 Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The EQS SUV is the better choice for seven-seat family use, electric driving and far lower ownership entry costs. Choose the Maybach GLS for its much faster acceleration and far more elaborate four-seat rear cabin.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM1.293 million more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Which has more seats and luggage room?
The EQS SUV seats seven but has a 195-litre boot. The Maybach GLS seats four and carries 520 litres, so it has 325 litres more luggage space.
