Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888, a substantial RM830,000 below the RM1,918,888 Maybach GLS, while also cutting annual road tax from RM3,211 to RM1,840. Its two motors produce 649 hp and 950 Nm, reach 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and deliver a claimed 560 km EV range from a 118 kWh battery. The GLS counters with a 549 hp 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8, 520-litre boot and 250 km/h top speed. For Malaysian buyers able to charge at home or destination chargers, the EQS is the clear financial and performance pick; the GLS is for the V8-led Maybach experience and more luggage room.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you can charge regularly and want 560 km of EV range, quicker 4.4-second acceleration and an RM830,000 lower purchase price.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if you want a 549 hp twin-turbo V8, a larger 520-litre boot and a 250 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Powertrain: EQS SUV has two electric motors with 649 hp and 950 Nm; GLS has a 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8 with 549 hp and 770 Nm, plus a 22 hp motor.
- Range and energy storage: EQS SUV has a 118 kWh battery and 560 km EV range; GLS has a 90-litre fuel tank.
- Performance: EQS SUV reaches 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h; GLS does 4.9 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Size and luggage: EQS SUV is 5,125 mm long with a 3,210 mm wheelbase and 440-litre boot; GLS is 5,205 mm long with a 3,135 mm wheelbase and 520-litre boot.
- Wheels and kerb weight: EQS SUV uses 21-inch wheels and weighs 3,075 kg; GLS uses 23-inch forged wheels and weighs 2,785 kg.
Maybach EQS SUV
- RM830,000 less expensive with RM1,840 annual road tax.
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 118 kWh battery, 560 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging.
- 440-litre boot is 80 litres smaller than the GLS.
- 210 km/h top speed is 40 km/h lower than the GLS.
- At 3,075 kg, it is 290 kg heavier than the GLS.
Maybach GLS
- 549 hp 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8 with 770 Nm.
- 520-litre boot is 80 litres larger than the EQS SUV's.
- 250 km/h top speed and 23-inch forged wheels.
- RM830,000 more expensive and annual road tax is RM1,371 higher.
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the EQS SUV by 0.5 seconds.
- No EV range, battery capacity or AC/DC charging capability is specified.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,088,888✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,840✓ | 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 | 649 hp✓ | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 560 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 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 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 | 3,075 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, 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 | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two 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 | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory | 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 | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports | 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, Heated and Cooled | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade | 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 | 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 Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | 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 |
| 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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Maybach EQS SUV vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Maybach EQS SUV is the better choice for most buyers: it is RM830,000 cheaper, faster to 100 km/h and has 560 km of EV range. Choose the Maybach GLS only if its twin-turbo V8, 520-litre boot and 250 km/h top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM830,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV: RM1,918,888 versus RM1,088,888.
Which Maybach SUV has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS has the larger boot at 520 litres, compared with 440 litres in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV. That is an 80-litre advantage for the GLS.
