Verdict
At RM2,488,000, the Land Rover Range Rover asks RM569,112 more than the RM1,918,888 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS, yet its 523 hp and 750 Nm V8 is 0.3 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, at 4.6 seconds. For a Malaysian owner carrying people and luggage, the Range Rover’s five seats and 818-litre boot beat the Maybach’s four seats and 520 litres. The Maybach counters with 549 hp, 770 Nm, a 3,135-mm wheelbase and a far more elaborate rear cabin. Buy the Range Rover for versatility; chauffeur-led buyers should take the Maybach.
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.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if rear-seat luxury matters more than cargo space, with reclining massaging rear seats, an ottoman and leg rest.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Power and torque: Range Rover 523 hp and 750 Nm; Maybach GLS 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Range Rover 4.6 seconds; Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Range Rover five seats and 818 litres; Maybach GLS four seats and 520 litres.
- Wheelbase: Range Rover 2,997 mm; Maybach GLS 3,135 mm.
- Warranty: Range Rover five years/150,000 km; Maybach GLS four years/unlimited mileage.
Range Rover
- Quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- Five seats and a much larger 818-litre boot.
- Five-year, 150,000-km warranty.
- Costs RM569,112 more.
- Has 523 hp and 750 Nm, against the Maybach GLS's 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- Rear seats lack the Maybach GLS's massage, ventilation, one-touch recline, ottoman and left-side leg rest.
Maybach GLS
- RM569,112 less expensive.
- Higher 549 hp and 770 Nm outputs.
- Rear cabin gets massage, ventilation, recline, ottoman and leg rest.
- Slower to 100 km/h by 0.3 seconds.
- Only four seats and a 520-litre boot, versus five seats and 818 litres.
- Four-year warranty is one year shorter.
| 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 at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 770 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | V 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 88.3 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front 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 | 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 Range Rover is better for five occupants, luggage and outright acceleration. The Maybach GLS is the better rear-passenger car, with a longer 3,135-mm wheelbase and powered reclining, ventilated and massaging rear seats.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM569,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS.
Which one carries more passengers and luggage?
The Range Rover does. It has five seats and an 818-litre boot, while the Maybach GLS has four seats and a 520-litre boot.
