Verdict
At RM625,888, the EQS SUV costs RM1,293,000 less than the RM1,918,888 Maybach GLS and its RM455 annual road tax is far easier to stomach than RM3,211. It also brings seven seats, a 118-kWh battery, 673 km claimed EV range and 200-kW DC charging. The Maybach GLS is the specialist choice: its 3,982-cc twin-turbo petrol-hybrid drivetrain reaches 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, against 6.1 seconds, and its 520-litre boot beats the EQS SUV’s 195 litres. For Malaysian families able to charge, take the EQS; for four occupants prioritising rear-seat indulgence, the Maybach earns its brief.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of claimed electric range and a RM1,293,000 saving.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if four passengers will use its reclining, ventilated and massaging rear seats and you want 4.9-second performance.
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.
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 210 km/h; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 250 km/h.
- Seating and boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7 seats and 195 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4 seats and 520 litres.
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 3,210 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 3,135 mm.
EQS SUV
- 118-kWh battery with 673 km claimed EV range
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding, split-folding second row and split-folding third row
- 200-kW DC and 22-kW AC charging capability
- 195-litre boot is 325 litres smaller than the Maybach GLS's 520 litres
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.9 seconds
- No soft-close doors or rear-seat massage, ventilation and ottoman
Maybach GLS
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 250-km/h top speed
- Rear seats get heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, ottoman and leg rest
- 520-litre boot and soft-close doors
- Costs RM1,293,000 more than the EQS SUV
- Four seats versus the EQS SUV's seven
- RM3,211 annual road tax versus RM455
| 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 | — | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 549 hp |
| Torque | — | 770 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 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✓ | 1 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 better for a seven-seat electric luxury SUV with 673 km claimed range and far lower annual road tax. The Maybach GLS is better for four-person rear-seat comfort, a 520-litre boot and quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM1,293,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Which has the better rear-seat experience?
The Maybach GLS does. Its rear seats have memory, heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, a powered ottoman and a powered left-passenger leg rest. The EQS SUV counters with a more flexible seven-seat layout.
