Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Verdict
At RM1,948,888 against RM999,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is nearly twice the money and spends it on muscle: 577 hp, 800 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the more rational Malaysian family buy, with seven seats, a longer 3,135 mm wheelbase and a lower RM1,638 annual road tax bill. It is not slow at 6.1 seconds, either. But if you want the harder-hitting SUV and only need five seats, the AMG G-Class is in another performance tier.
AMG G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want the quicker, stronger five-seat SUV and can live with the RM1,948,888 price and RM3,211 annual road tax.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, more wheelbase and a much lower RM999,888 starting price.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 5; Mercedes-Benz GLS 7
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 577 hp/800 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4.4 s; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 s
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 2,890 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 3,135 mm
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM3,211/year; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM1,638/year
AMG G-Class
- Much stronger 577 hp and 800 Nm output
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 667-litre boot on paper
- Only five seats
- Costs RM949,000 more
- Higher RM3,211 annual road tax
GLS
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 3,135 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM1,638 annual road tax
- Down 215 hp and 300 Nm on the AMG G-Class
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 355-litre boot figure
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,948,888 | RM 999,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 577 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 355 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/40R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R22 | 285/45R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | 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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 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 | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 | 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 3,211 | 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.
AMG G-Class vs GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
For most families, the Mercedes-Benz GLS is better because it has seven seats, a longer wheelbase and lower road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is better if performance matters more, with 577 hp, 800 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM949,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLS, at RM1,948,888 versus RM999,888.
Which is faster, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz GLS?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 4.4 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz GLS’ 6.1 seconds. The GLS has the higher top speed, though: 250 km/h versus 240 km/h.