Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is the sharper choice for a Malaysian buyer who values pace and luggage room: 429 hp, 560 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, alongside a 655-litre boot. Its 20-hp motor and 0.9-kWh battery set it apart mechanically, too. The Mercedes-Benz GLS trades that edge for proper seven-seat utility, a 3,135-mm wheelbase and AIRMATIC air suspension. Both reach 250 km/h and carry the same RM1,638 annual road tax, so this is chiefly a decision between performance-led five-seat use and family space.
AMG GLE Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if you want 429 hp, a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time and a 655-litre boot in a five-seat SUV.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, a sliding second row, third-row seating and AIRMATIC air suspension.
Key differences
- Performance: AMG GLE Coupe has 429 hp and 560 Nm; GLS has 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- Acceleration: AMG GLE Coupe does 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds; GLS takes 6.1 seconds.
- Size: AMG GLE Coupe is 4,939 mm long with a 2,935-mm wheelbase; GLS is 5,207 mm long with a 3,135-mm wheelbase.
- Seating and boot: AMG GLE Coupe has five seats and 655 litres; GLS has seven seats and 355 litres.
- Fuel tank: AMG GLE Coupe carries 65 litres; GLS carries 90 litres.
- Warranty: AMG GLE Coupe has a two-year manufacturer warranty plus two-year extended warranty; GLS has a four-year manufacturer warranty.
AMG GLE Coupe
- 429 hp and 560 Nm
- 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 655-litre boot and ventilated, heated massage front seats
- Five seats versus the GLS's seven
- 65-litre fuel tank versus 90 litres
- No air suspension listed, unlike the GLS's AIRMATIC system
GLS
- Seven seats with sliding second row and folding third row
- AIRMATIC with adaptive damping
- Rear entertainment screens, powered rear shades and soft-close doors
- 362 hp and 500 Nm trail the AMG GLE Coupe's 429 hp and 560 Nm
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.1 seconds slower
- 355-litre boot is 300 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM873,888✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,638 | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 429 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 560 Nm at 2,200 rpm✓ | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.4 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,939 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 2,010 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,935 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,325 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 655 litres✓ | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/40ZR22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 325/35ZR22 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | 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 | — | 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, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, 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 Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 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 | — | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) | 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 with Stop and Go | 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 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, Parallel and Perpendicular | 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 Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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 GLE Coupe & GLS for sale
AMG GLE Coupe vs GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The AMG GLE Coupe is better for performance and luggage capacity, with 429 hp, a 5.0-second sprint and 655 litres of boot space. The GLS is better for carrying people, thanks to seven seats, a longer 3,135-mm wheelbase and air suspension.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM126,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe: RM999,888 versus RM873,888.
Which has more practical seating and cargo space?
The GLS is more practical for passengers because it has seven seats, a sliding second row and a folding third row. The AMG GLE Coupe carries more luggage with all seats in use, at 655 litres versus the GLS's 355 litres.
