Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888, undercutting the RM1,918,888 Maybach GLS by RM830,000 while delivering 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 560-km EV range. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 4.4 seconds and has a longer 3,210-mm wheelbase. The GLS counters with a 549-hp 3.982-litre twin-turbo petrol engine, 520-litre boot and far more elaborate rear-seat hardware. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, the EQS SUV is the financially rational Maybach; the GLS is the rear-passenger indulgence.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you can charge at home or work and want 560 km of EV range, 649 hp and an RM830,000 saving.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if its powered rear ottoman, leg rest and one-touch reclining rear seats matter more than the price gap.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888.
- Powertrain: EQS SUV has two electric motors producing 649 hp and 950 Nm; GLS has a 3,982-cc twin-turbo petrol engine rated at 549 hp and a motor rated at 22 hp…
- Range and energy storage: EQS SUV has a 118-kWh battery and 560-km EV range; GLS has a 1-kWh battery and 90-litre fuel tank.
- Performance: EQS SUV reaches 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds with a 210-km/h top speed; GLS does 4.9 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Dimensions and luggage: EQS SUV is 5,125 mm long with a 3,210-mm wheelbase and 440-litre boot; GLS is 5,205 mm long with a 3,135-mm wheelbase and 520-litre…
- Wheels: EQS SUV wears 21-inch wheels with 275/45R21 tyres; GLS gets 23-inch forged wheels with 285/40R23 tyres.
Maybach EQS SUV
- RM830,000 less expensive.
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 118-kWh battery, 560-km EV range and 200-kW DC charging.
- 440-litre boot is 80 litres smaller.
- 3,075 kg kerb weight is 290 kg higher.
- Rear seats lack the GLS's powered ottoman, leg rest and one-touch recline.
Maybach GLS
- Powered rear ottoman, left-passenger leg rest and one-touch recline.
- 520-litre boot.
- 250-km/h top speed and 23-inch forged wheels.
- Costs RM830,000 more.
- 0-100 km/h takes 4.9 seconds versus 4.4 seconds.
- Its 1-kWh battery cannot match the EQS SUV's 560-km EV range.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,088,888✓ | RM1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,840✓ | RM3,211 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 549 hp |
| Torque | — | 770 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 649 hp✓ | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh✓ | 1 kWh |
| EV Range | 560 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio 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 | 4.4 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 3,075 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee | 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 | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two 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 | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports | 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, Heated and Cooled | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 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 | 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | 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 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 |
| 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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Maybach EQS SUV vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Maybach EQS SUV is the better buy for an owner who can charge regularly: it is RM830,000 cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h and has 560 km of EV range. Choose the Maybach GLS for its more comprehensive rear-seat comfort hardware and larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM830,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV.
Which has the better rear-seat experience?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS has the richer rear-seat specification, adding one-touch recline, a powered ottoman and a powered leg rest for the left rear passenger. Both seat four and provide rear heating, ventilation, massage and memory functions.
