Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM220,888 more, and on paper that money buys a much stronger petrol hybrid drivetrain: 549 hp, 770 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport counters with the more practical cabin brief, seating five instead of four and carrying 835 litres versus 520 litres. For a Malaysian buyer, the Range Rover Sport is also easier on annual road tax at RM1,635 against RM3,211, with a longer five-year warranty.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need five seats, a much larger 835-litre boot and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if you want the quicker, more powerful SUV and are happy with a four-seat layout.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888
- Power and torque: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 396 hp/550 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 549 hp/770 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds
- Seats and boot: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5 seats/835 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4 seats/520 litres
- Wheelbase: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2,997 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 3,135 mm
- Road tax: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,635 a year; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM3,211 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,698,000✓ | RM 1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,997 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 396 hp | 549 hp✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 770 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Boot space | 835 L✓ | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 90 L | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,635✓ | RM 3,211 |
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.
Range Rover Sport
- Five-seat cabin
- Much larger 835-litre boot
- Lower road tax and five-year warranty
- Less power and torque
- Slower 0-100 km/h time
- Only 6 airbags versus 9
Maybach GLS
- 549 hp and 770 Nm
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h run
- Longer 3,135 mm wheelbase
- Four seats only
- Smaller 520-litre boot
- Higher road tax and four-year warranty
Range Rover Sport vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is better for outright performance, with 549 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is better for practicality, with five seats, 835 litres of boot space and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is RM220,888 more expensive than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Which SUV is more practical for family use?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the more practical family SUV on paper. It has five seats to the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS’ four, plus a larger 835-litre boot versus 520 litres.