Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Verdict
At RM1,948,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is only RM30,000 above the RM1,918,888 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS, so the choice is not really budget-led. The AMG is the quicker, harder-edged numbers car: 577 hp, 800 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The Maybach GLS answers with size and cabin focus, stretching to 5,205 mm with a 3,135 mm wheelbase, but it seats four and gives up boot space. Both use a 3,982 cc petrol hybrid/REV engine, AWD and a 1.0 kWh battery.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want the quicker five-seat SUV, more boot space and the taller Truck/4X4 stance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if you want the longer four-seat luxury SUV with more airbags and the higher 250 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class RM1,948,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 577 hp/800 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 549 hp/770 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4.4 s; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 s
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 4,613 mm long/2,890 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 5,205 mm long/3,135 mm wheelbase
- Seats and boot: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 5 seats/667 L; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4 seats/520 L
- Safety count: Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class 7 airbags; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 9 airbags
AMG G-Class
- Stronger 577 hp and 800 Nm outputs
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats and a larger 667-litre boot
- Costs RM30,000 more
- Lower 240 km/h top speed
- Fewer airbags at 7
Maybach GLS
- Longer 5,205 mm body and 3,135 mm wheelbase
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Nine airbags
- Slower 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Only four seats
- Smaller 520-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,948,888 | RM 1,918,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 577 hp✓ | 549 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm✓ | 770 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s✓ | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Boot space | 667 L✓ | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 100 L | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 3,211 | 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.
AMG G-Class vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
For performance and practicality, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class has the edge with 577 hp, 800 Nm, five seats and 667 litres of boot space. For a longer luxury SUV with four-seat layout and nine airbags, choose the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM30,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. At this level, the gap is small; the bigger decision is five-seat performance SUV versus four-seat luxury SUV.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.4 seconds, versus 4.9 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. The Maybach GLS has the higher top speed, at 250 km/h against 240 km/h.