Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM192,000 more, but it brings a 603 hp V8, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time against the GLS’s 362 hp, 500 Nm and 6.1 seconds. That is a serious performance gap, albeit with annual road tax of RM3,211 versus RM1,638. The GLS is the more rational Malaysian family car: seven seats, a 140 mm longer wheelbase and a 90-litre tank. Yet the five-seat AMG GLE has the larger quoted 630-litre boot, versus 355 litres in the GLS.
AMG GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second century sprint matter more than seven-seat capacity and lower running costs.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, a 3,135 mm wheelbase and RM1,573 less annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888.
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp and 850 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 3.9 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE five seats and 630 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLS seven seats and 355 litres.
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4,924 mm long with a 2,995 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz GLS 5,207 mm long with a 3,135 mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM3,211; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM1,638.
AMG GLE
- 603 hp V8 with 850 Nm
- 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 630-litre quoted boot space
- Costs RM192,000 more
- Five seats versus seven
- RM3,211 annual road tax versus RM1,638
GLS
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding second row and folding third row
- 140 mm longer wheelbase
- Rear-seat entertainment with two 11.6-inch monitors
- 362 hp and 500 Nm trail the AMG GLE’s 603 hp and 850 Nm
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.2 seconds slower
- Quoted boot space is 355 litres versus 630 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,191,888 | RM999,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,211 | RM1,638✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 603 hp at 5,750 rpm✓ | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 850 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 21 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,924 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 2,156 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,772 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,450 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 630 litres✓ | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/40R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 325/35R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| 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 | 22" Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control+ | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating and Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| 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 | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System | 12.3" MBUX, COMAND Controller, Touchpad, Burmester Sound System with 13 Speakers (590W) and rear seat individual entertainment system, including two 11.6-inch monitors with wireless headphones, rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless 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 Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| 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.
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AMG GLE vs GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The AMG GLE is better for outright pace, delivering 603 hp and 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The GLS is better for family use, with seven seats, a longer 3,135 mm wheelbase and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM192,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Which has more seats and luggage space?
The GLS has seven seats to the AMG GLE’s five. However, the AMG GLE’s quoted boot capacity is larger at 630 litres, compared with 355 litres for the GLS.
