Ford Everest vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Verdict
At RM266,388 versus RM999,888, the Ford Everest is RM733,500 cheaper and far easier on annual road tax, at RM438 against RM1,638. It still gives you seven seats, seven airbags and a conventional automatic. The Mercedes-Benz GLS answers with far more metal and pace: 362 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and a 250 km/h top speed. It also has a larger boot, longer warranty and listed AEB. The Ford is the rational spend; the Mercedes is the bigger, faster luxury SUV.
Pick the Ford Everest if you want a seven-seat diesel SUV with much lower buy-in cost and RM438 annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you want the bigger, quicker seven-seat luxury SUV with all-wheel drive, AEB and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888
- Engine output: Ford Everest 167 hp/405 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp/500 Nm
- Driven wheels: Ford Everest rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz GLS all-wheel drive
- Size: Ford Everest 4,914 mm long/2,900 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz GLS 5,207 mm long/3,135 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 litres
- Road tax: Ford Everest RM438 a year; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM1,638 a year
Everest
- RM733,500 cheaper to buy
- Diesel engine with 405 Nm
- Seven seats and seven airbags
- No AEB listed
- Shorter three-year warranty
- Smaller 259-litre boot
GLS
- 362 hp and 500 Nm
- All-wheel drive with 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 355-litre boot
- Costs RM999,888
- Annual road tax is RM1,638
- Petrol engine has a larger 2,999 cc capacity
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388✓ | RM 999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Single Turbo | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 362 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 6 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 355 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladderframe | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Springs | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | 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 | 7 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 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 | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | 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 | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 1,638 |
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.
Everest vs GLS FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is better on performance, size, boot space, AEB and warranty. The Ford Everest is better if price and running tax matter more, because it costs RM733,500 less and has RM438 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM999,888, while the Ford Everest costs RM266,388. That makes the GLS RM733,500 more expensive.
Which one has more space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is larger: 5,207 mm long with a 3,135 mm wheelbase, versus 4,914 mm and 2,900 mm for the Ford Everest. Its boot is also bigger, at 355 litres against 259 litres.