Verdict
At RM2,488,000, the Range Rover costs RM569,112 more than the RM1,918,888 Maybach GLS, yet it is the quicker car to 100 km/h at 4.6 seconds versus 4.9 seconds and carries five people with an 818-litre boot. The Maybach GLS counters with 549 hp, 770 Nm, a 3,135-mm wheelbase and a properly rear-focused four-seat cabin with reclining, ventilated and massaging seats. For a Malaysian owner travelling with a chauffeur or two rear passengers, the Mercedes makes more sense; for five-seat flexibility and luggage capacity, take the Range Rover.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you need five seats, an 818-litre boot and the quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if rear-seat luxury matters more than carrying a fifth passenger or bulky luggage.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover RM2,488,000; Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Performance: Range Rover 523 hp, 750 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds; Maybach GLS 549 hp, 770 Nm and 4.9 seconds.
- Rear accommodation: Range Rover has five seats and a 2,997-mm wheelbase; Maybach GLS has four seats and a 3,135-mm wheelbase.
- Luggage space: Range Rover 818 litres; Maybach GLS 520 litres.
- Wheels: Range Rover 22-inch alloys with 285/45R22 front and 284/45R22 rear tyres; Maybach GLS 23-inch forged alloys with 285/40R23 tyres.
- Warranty: Range Rover five years/150,000 km; Maybach GLS four years/unlimited mileage.
Range Rover
- Quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats and an 818-litre boot.
- Five-year, 150,000-km warranty.
- RM569,112 costlier.
- Less power and torque: 523 hp and 750 Nm versus 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- Rear seats lack the Maybach GLS's massage, ventilation, ottoman and leg rest.
Maybach GLS
- 549 hp and 770 Nm from its petrol hybrid system.
- Rear seats get heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, an ottoman and a left-side leg rest.
- RM569,112 lower purchase price and RM3,211 annual road tax.
- Four seats rather than five.
- 520-litre boot is 298 litres smaller.
- Slower 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM1,918,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872 | RM3,211✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 549 hp✓ |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 770 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | 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 Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | 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 |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | 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 | 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 | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian 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 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 | 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 | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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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Range Rover vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Maybach GLS is better for two rear passengers, with reclining, ventilated and massaging rear seats plus an ottoman and leg rest. The Range Rover is better if you need five seats, 818 litres of luggage space and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM2,488,000 and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM1,918,888, so the Range Rover costs RM569,112 more.
Which has the better rear cabin?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS has the more extensive rear-cabin specification: four power-adjustable seats with memory, heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, a powered ottoman and a left-passenger leg rest. The Range Rover instead provides a 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench.
