Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV
Verdict
At this level, the choice is less about speed than use case. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM1,948,888 against RM1,088,888 for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV, yet both do 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds with all-wheel drive. The G-Class is the taller, petrol-hybrid 5-seater with a 667-litre boot and 240 km/h top speed. The Maybach counters with 649 hp, 560 km EV range, four-seat luxury packaging, more airbags and lower annual road tax.
AMG G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want the taller Truck/4X4 SUV, five seats, 667 litres of boot space and the higher 240 km/h top speed.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want the quieter electric route, 560 km range, four-seat luxury layout and RM1,840 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 3,982 cc petrol hybrid; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV dual motor electric
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 577 hp; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4.4 s; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 s
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 667 L; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 440 L
- Road tax/year: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM3,211; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840
AMG G-Class
- 667-litre boot is usefully larger
- Five seats versus the Maybach’s four
- 240 km/h top speed is higher
- RM860,000 dearer to buy
- 7 airbags versus 11 in the Maybach
- RM3,211 annual road tax is higher
Maybach EQS SUV
- 560 km EV range
- 649 hp from dual motors
- 11 airbags and lower road tax
- Four seats only
- 440-litre boot is smaller
- 210 km/h top speed trails the G-Class
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,948,888 | RM 1,088,888✓ |
| 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 | — |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 577 hp | — |
| Torque | 800 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | 118 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 100 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 667 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 295/40R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/40R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Austria (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Active Ride Control suspension | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee |
| 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| 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 | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and Burmester Sound System | 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 |
| 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 3,211 | RM 1,840✓ |
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 Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is the stronger luxury buy on numbers: it is cheaper, more powerful, has 560 km EV range and more airbags. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class suits buyers who need five seats, a bigger boot and a higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is RM860,000 more expensive, at RM1,948,888 versus RM1,088,888 for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
Neither has an advantage. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class and Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV both complete 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds.
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