Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift costs RM129,435 more at RM1,918,888, and its measurable gains are modest: 770 Nm rather than 730 Nm, plus a 22 hp motor instead of 21 hp. Both still post 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h, use the same 549 hp 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8 and carry four occupants in the same 5,205 mm body. For a Malaysian buyer, the facelift’s four-year manufacturer warranty and tilt-and-slide panoramic roof are the clearest ownership gains. The outgoing Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 makes sense only if its lower price matters more than warranty cover and those updates.
X167
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 if you can secure it well below RM1,918,888 and want the same 549 hp, 4.9-second performance with 325/35R23 rear tyres.
X167 Facelift
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift if you want 770 Nm, a tilt-and-slide panoramic roof and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 RM1,789,453; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift RM1,918,888.
- Torque: Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 730 Nm at 2,500 rpm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift 770 Nm at 2,500 rpm.
- Motor output: Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 21 hp; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift 22 hp.
- Rear tyres: Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 325/35R23; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift 285/40R23.
- Manufacturer warranty: Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 two years; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift four years.
- Panoramic sunroof: Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 front tilt; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift front tilt and slide.
X167
- RM129,435 less expensive.
- Same 549 hp and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 325/35R23 rear tyres and adaptive dampers with 48-volt active roll stabilisation are specified.
- 730 Nm trails the facelift’s 770 Nm.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
- Panoramic roof tilts but does not slide.
X167 Facelift
- 770 Nm at 2,500 rpm.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- Panoramic roof tilts and slides.
- Costs RM129,435 more.
- 285/40R23 rear tyres are narrower than the outgoing model’s 325/35R23 fitment.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,789,453✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,211 | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 549 hp at 6,000 rpm | 549 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 730 Nm at 2,500 rpm | 770 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 21 hp | 22 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 13.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 305 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,205 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 2,030 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,838 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,135 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,785 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/40R23 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 325/35R23 | 285/40R23 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers, 48-volt Active Roll Stabilisation | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 Rear Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | 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 | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Multibeam) | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Powered Ottoman; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger | 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 with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) | 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 with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist | 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 | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close for All Doors | Soft Close for All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | MBUX Interior Assistant, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
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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X167 vs X167 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift is the better new-car choice for its 770 Nm output, four-year warranty and sliding panoramic roof. The outgoing model matches its 549 hp and 4.9-second sprint, so it is the used-value choice when priced substantially lower.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167 Facelift costs RM1,918,888, which is RM129,435 more than the RM1,789,453 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167.
Is the facelift faster than the outgoing Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS X167?
No. Both are rated at 4.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h and have a 250 km/h top speed. The facelift has 770 Nm against 730 Nm, while both use a 549 hp 3,982 cc twin-turbo V8 and nine-speed automatic.
