Verdict
The RM89,000 step up to the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV buys an electric 649 hp, 950 Nm twin-motor drivetrain, a 118 kWh battery with 560 km range, and a far richer four-seat rear-cabin brief. It is also 1.7 seconds quicker to 100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the more useful Malaysian family car: seven seats, a 90-litre petrol tank and a 355-litre boot behind all three rows. Pick the EV only if its four-seat layout and charging routine suit your life.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats and the flexibility of a 90-litre petrol tank for long family trips.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want 649 hp electric performance and a chauffeur-focused four-seat cabin with massaging rear captain seats.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Powertrain: GLS 362 hp and 500 Nm 3.0-litre inline-six petrol; Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp and 950 Nm from two electric motors.
- Performance: GLS 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and 250 km/h top speed; Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Seating: GLS has 7 seats; Maybach EQS SUV has 4 individual seats.
- Range storage: GLS has a 90-litre fuel tank and 355-litre boot; Maybach EQS SUV has 560 km EV range and 440-litre boot.
- Dimensions: GLS is 5,207 mm long with a 3,135 mm wheelbase; Maybach EQS SUV is 5,125 mm long with a 3,210 mm wheelbase.
GLS
- Seven-seat layout with split-folding second and third rows.
- 90-litre petrol tank and 250 km/h top speed.
- 22-inch wheels, AIRMATIC with ADS PLUS and 355-litre boot.
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.4 seconds.
- Less power and torque: 362 hp/500 Nm versus 649 hp/950 Nm.
- Rear seating lacks the Maybach EQS SUV's massaging, ventilated captain seats.
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp, 950 Nm twin-motor drivetrain and 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 118 kWh battery, 560 km range, 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Massaging and ventilated rear captain seats, 11 airbags and 440-litre boot.
- Only four seats, against the GLS's seven.
- Lower 210 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
- RM89,000 more expensive than the GLS.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM999,888✓ | RM1,088,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,638✓ | RM1,840 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,207 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,157 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,135 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 355 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 11 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 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 | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Yes |
| 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.
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GLS vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The GLS is better for carrying up to seven people and using petrol on long trips. The Maybach EQS SUV is better for four occupants who prioritise electric performance, 560 km range and its massaging rear captain seats.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM89,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Which one is faster?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is faster, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds versus 6.1 seconds for the GLS. The GLS has the higher top speed, at 250 km/h against 210 km/h.
