Verdict
At RM999,888, the GLS is RM89,000 cheaper and brings seven seats, a 90-litre petrol tank and a 250 km/h top speed. It is the more practical choice for a Malaysian family that regularly fills every row. The Maybach EQS SUV counters with two motors producing 649 hp and 950 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 4.4 seconds versus 6.1 seconds, while its 118 kWh battery is rated for 560 km. Its four-seat layout is far more indulgent, but it asks buyers to accept charging and two fewer seats.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, a larger 5,207 mm body and petrol refuelling from a 90-litre tank.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if four passengers matter more than seven seats and you want 649 hp electric performance with a 560 km rated range.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Power and torque: GLS 362 hp and 500 Nm; Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: GLS 6.1 seconds and 250 km/h; Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Seating and boot space: GLS seven seats and 355 litres; Maybach EQS SUV four seats and 440 litres.
- Dimensions and wheelbase: GLS 5,207 mm long with a 3,135 mm wheelbase; Maybach EQS SUV 5,125 mm long with a 3,210 mm wheelbase.
- Kerb weight and annual road tax: GLS 2,385 kg and RM1,638; Maybach EQS SUV 3,075 kg and RM1,840.
GLS
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding, split-folding second and third rows.
- 90-litre petrol tank and 250 km/h top speed.
- 22-inch wheels, AIRMATIC with ADS PLUS, and rear-seat entertainment screens.
- 362 hp and 500 Nm trail the Maybach EQS SUV's 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- 355-litre boot is 85 litres smaller than the Maybach EQS SUV's 440 litres.
- Front seats lack the Maybach EQS SUV's heating, ventilation and massage functions.
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 118 kWh battery, 560 km EV range, 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Four individual captain seats with massage, ventilation and memory, plus rear-wheel steering.
- Four seats instead of the GLS's seven.
- RM89,000 more expensive than the GLS.
- 3,075 kg kerb weight is 690 kg heavier, and top speed is 210 km/h versus 250 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM999,888✓ | RM1,088,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,638✓ | RM1,840 |
| 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 | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,207 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,157 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,135 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 355 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee |
| 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 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 | 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 |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Yes |
| 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-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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GLS vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The GLS is better for carrying up to seven people and using a 90-litre petrol tank. The Maybach EQS SUV is better for four occupants who prioritise electric power, a 560 km rated range and massaging, ventilated captain seats.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM89,000 more: RM1,088,888 against RM999,888 for the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Which is quicker, the Mercedes-Benz GLS or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The GLS takes 6.1 seconds, though its 250 km/h top speed is 40 km/h higher than the electric SUV's 210 km/h.
