Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM958,888, RM41,000 below the RM999,888 Mercedes-Benz GLS, yet its four motors produce 579 hp and 1,164 Nm for a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 116 kWh battery promises 473 km and accepts 200 kW DC charging, useful if home and rapid-charging access suits your Malaysian routine. The GLS is the family machine: seven seats, a 3,135 mm wheelbase and a far more flexible second- and third-row arrangement. But its 3.0-litre petrol six needs RM1,638 annual road tax against RM1,340 for the G-Class.
G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want electric running, 473 km of stated range and much stronger 1,164 Nm performance in a five-seat SUV.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, a sliding second row, a folding third row and long-distance 250 km/h capability.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888.
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz G-Class has four electric motors with 579 hp and 1,164 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS has a 2,999 cc inline-six with 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 seconds.
- Seating: Mercedes-Benz G-Class five seats; Mercedes-Benz GLS seven seats.
- Length: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4,613 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 5,207 mm.
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 180 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLS 250 km/h.
G-Class
- 579 hp and 1,164 Nm from four motors
- 116 kWh battery with 473 km stated range and 200 kW DC charging
- 667-litre boot and a lower annual road tax
- Five seats versus the GLS's seven
- 180 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
- 3,085 kg versus 2,385 kg
GLS
- Seven seats with sliding second-row and folding third-row seats
- 3,135 mm wheelbase and 250 km/h top speed
- Air suspension, head-up display and rear-seat entertainment screens
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.7 seconds
- RM1,638 annual road tax versus RM1,340
- 355-litre boot versus 667 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM958,888✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,340✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 4 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 579 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 1,164 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 116 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 473 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Two-speed Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 3,085 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/50R20 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/50R20 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Falken Azenis FK520 | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | De Dion Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG 10-spoke Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Turn Capabilities, Virtual Locking Differentials | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | 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 |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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 G-Class & GLS for sale
G-Class vs GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The G-Class is better for EV performance, with 579 hp, 1,164 Nm and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The GLS is better for carrying people, with seven seats and a sliding second row plus folding third row.
What is the price difference?
The GLS costs RM41,000 more than the G-Class.
Which has more luggage space?
The G-Class has the larger quoted boot at 667 litres, compared with 355 litres for the GLS. The GLS counters with split-folding, sliding second-row seats and a 50:50 split-folding third row.
