Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Verdict
At RM1,191,888 versus RM1,918,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is the sharper driver’s choice: both use a 3,982 cc petrol hybrid set-up, but the AMG GLE has 603 hp, 850 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS asks RM727,000 more for a larger luxury SUV footprint, a longer 3,135 mm wheelbase, four-seat layout and 9 airbags. Road tax is the same RM3,211, so the real question is pace and practicality against rear-cabin focus.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want the quicker SUV, five seats and the larger 630-litre boot for much less money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if you want the longer, four-seat luxury SUV and can accept less power, less boot space and a higher price.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp/850 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 549 hp/770 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 3.9 s; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 s
- Seats and boot: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 5 seats/630 L; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4 seats/520 L
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4,924 mm long/2,995 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 5,205 mm long/3,135 mm wheelbase
- Safety count: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 7 airbags; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 9 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,191,888✓ | RM 1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 603 hp✓ | 549 hp |
| Torque | 850 Nm✓ | 770 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s✓ | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,924 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 2,156 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,772 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Boot space | 630 L✓ | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 85 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 GLE
- More power and torque: 603 hp and 850 Nm
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats and a 630-litre boot
- Shorter 2,995 mm wheelbase
- Fewer airbags: 7 versus 9
- Not as large as the Maybach GLS
Maybach GLS
- Longer 5,205 mm body
- Longer 3,135 mm wheelbase
- 9 airbags
- RM727,000 dearer
- Slower 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four seats and a smaller 520-litre boot
AMG GLE vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better for most buyers who want performance and practicality: it is quicker, more powerful, has five seats and a bigger boot. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS makes more sense if rear-seat space and a four-seat luxury layout matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM727,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE. Both have the same RM3,211 annual road tax figure, so the running-cost gap shown here is not in road tax.
Which one is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is faster, taking 3.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS takes 4.9 seconds, despite sharing the same 250 km/h top speed.