Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is RM1,948,888 to the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS’s RM1,918,888, so the RM30,000 gap buys 28 hp, 80 Nm, a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time and a fifth seat. Its 667-litre boot also beats 520 litres. But the Maybach GLS is 592 mm longer, has air suspension front and rear, and prioritises its four-seat cabin with reclining, ventilated and massage rear seats, an ottoman and leg rest. For Malaysian buyers carrying people rather than cargo, that is the more persuasive luxury spend.
AMG G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you need five seats and 667 litres of boot space, while wanting 577 hp, 850 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if rear-passenger comfort matters more than a fifth seat, with rear massage, ventilation, recline, ottoman and leg-rest functions for RM30,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Power and torque: AMG G-Class 577 hp and 850 Nm; Maybach GLS 549 hp and 770 Nm.
- Performance: AMG G-Class 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and 240 km/h; Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Length and wheelbase: AMG G-Class 4,613 mm and 2,890 mm; Maybach GLS 5,205 mm and 3,135 mm.
- Seating and boot space: AMG G-Class five seats and 667 litres; Maybach GLS four seats and 520 litres.
- Wheels: AMG G-Class 22-inch alloys with 295/40R22 tyres; Maybach GLS 23-inch forged alloys with 285/40R23 tyres.
AMG G-Class
- 577 hp and 850 Nm, with a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats and a larger 667-litre boot.
- 100-litre fuel tank and a full-size spare tyre.
- Costs RM30,000 more.
- Rear seats lack the Maybach GLS’s ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, ottoman and leg rest.
- No head-up display, soft-close doors or powered boot.
Maybach GLS
- RM30,000 lower purchase price.
- Rear seats get heating, ventilation, massage, memory, recline, ottoman and a left-passenger leg rest.
- Air suspension front and rear, plus a head-up display and soft-close doors.
- Only four seats and a smaller 520-litre boot.
- Lower 549 hp and 770 Nm outputs result in a slower 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- No spare tyre is specified.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,948,888 | RM1,918,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,211 | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp✓ | 549 hp |
| Torque | 850 Nm✓ | 770 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 22 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/40R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod | 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 (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | 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 | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 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 | Multibeam LED Projectors | 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 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 | Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 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 | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester 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 | Manual Operation | 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 | — | 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 |
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.
Used AMG G-Class & Maybach GLS for sale
AMG G-Class vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Maybach GLS is better for four occupants who prioritise rear-seat equipment and air suspension. The AMG G-Class is better if you need five seats, 667 litres of luggage room and quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM30,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS: RM1,948,888 versus RM1,918,888.
Which one is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The AMG G-Class is more versatile, with five seats and 667 litres of boot space. The Maybach GLS has four seats and 520 litres, but its rear passengers gain power recline, ventilation, massage, an ottoman and a leg rest.
