Verdict
At RM461,271, the Ford Mustang costs RM538,617 less than the RM999,888 Mercedes-Benz GLS, and that is a massive divide for a Malaysian buyer. The Mustang is the focused choice: a 1,692-kg, rear-wheel-drive coupe with 313 hp, 432 Nm and a 408-litre boot. But the GLS answers a completely different brief with seven seats, all-wheel drive, 362 hp and 500 Nm. Its 3,135-mm wheelbase, rear air-conditioning and extensive driver assists suit family duty far better, though annual road tax is RM1,638 versus RM641.
Pick the Ford Mustang if you want the far lower RM461,271 entry price, rear-wheel drive and a lighter 1,692-kg two-door coupe.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, 500 Nm and comprehensive parking and driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Mustang RM461,271; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888.
- Power and torque: Ford Mustang 313 hp and 432 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- Seating and doors: Ford Mustang four seats and two doors; Mercedes-Benz GLS seven seats and five doors.
- Size and weight: Ford Mustang is 4,784 mm long and 1,692 kg; Mercedes-Benz GLS is 5,207 mm long and 2,385 kg.
- Boot space and fuel tank: Ford Mustang has 408 litres and 59 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLS has 355 litres and 90 litres.
- Road tax: Ford Mustang RM641 per year; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM1,638 per year.
Mustang
- RM538,617 cheaper to buy.
- Lighter 1,692-kg rear-wheel-drive layout.
- 408-litre boot is 53 litres larger.
- Four seats and two doors versus the GLS's seven seats and five doors.
- 313 hp and 432 Nm trail the GLS's 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
GLS
- Seven seats with sliding second-row and folding third-row seating.
- 362 hp, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- RM538,617 more expensive.
- Annual road tax is RM997 higher.
- At 2,385 kg, it is 693 kg heavier than the Mustang.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM461,271✓ | RM999,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Sports Car | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM641✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,261 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 313 hp | 362 hp✓ |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6R80 | 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 |
| Rated Economy | 9.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 233 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 225 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,784 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,916 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,371 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 1,692 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 408 litres✓ | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R19 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R19 | 285/45R22 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Knee and Curtains | 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 |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Two Rear Passenger 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 | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-xenon projector | 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 Seats | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 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 System |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 8.0" SYNC 2 Radio CD/MP3 Player with 9 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 | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 100,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 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.
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Mustang vs GLS FAQ
Is the Ford Mustang or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The GLS is better for carrying people, with seven seats, five doors, all-wheel drive and driver assists. The Mustang is the better fit for a buyer seeking a lighter rear-wheel-drive coupe at far less than half the GLS's price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM999,888 and the Ford Mustang costs RM461,271, so the GLS carries a RM538,617 premium.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Ford Mustang has the larger quoted boot at 408 litres, 53 litres more than the Mercedes-Benz GLS at 355 litres. The GLS counters with folding second- and third-row seats, but no expanded luggage figure is quoted.