Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is RM320,000 dearer at RM2,238,888 versus RM1,918,888, but it is the quicker, more electrified choice: 603 hp/900 Nm, a 188 hp motor, 31 km EV range and 3.3-sec 0-100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS counters as the taller SUV with more luggage space, giving 520 litres against 350 litres. It is slower at 4.9 sec, yet cheaper to tax by RM3,338 a year.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you want the faster plug-in hybrid sedan with 3.3-sec 0-100 km/h pace and 31 km EV range.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if you want the cheaper four-seat luxury SUV with 520 litres of boot space and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 603 hp/900 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 549 hp/770 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 3.3 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds
- Body and seats: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class sedan with 5 seats; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS SUV with 4 seats
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 350 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 520 litres
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM6,549/year; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM3,211/year
AMG S-Class
- Much quicker: 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds
- Higher outputs: 603 hp and 900 Nm
- PHEV hardware gives 31 km EV range and Type 2 AC charging
- Costs RM320,000 more to buy
- Smaller boot: 350 litres versus 520 litres
- Higher annual road tax: RM6,549 versus RM3,211
Maybach GLS
- RM320,000 lower list price
- Bigger boot: 520 litres
- Lower annual road tax: RM3,211
- Slower: 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds versus 3.3 seconds
- Lower outputs: 549 hp/770 Nm versus 603 hp/900 Nm
- No EV range listed; the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class has 31 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,238,888 | RM 1,918,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing and PHEV assistance | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 549 hp |
| Torque | 900 Nm✓ | 770 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp✓ | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | 320 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 13.1 kWh✓ | 1 kWh |
| EV Range | 31 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 290 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,289 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,954 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,503 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 350 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R21 | 285/40R23 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Cross-drilled Carbon Ceramic Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Cross-drilled Carbon Ceramic Brakes | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Powered Ottoman; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) | 12.3" Touchscreen MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | 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, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | Soft Close for All Doors |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 6,549 | 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 S-Class vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is better for performance and plug-in hybrid driving. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is better for SUV practicality, costing RM320,000 less and offering 520 litres of boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM2,238,888 and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM1,918,888, so the sedan is RM320,000 more expensive.
Which one has more electric-only ability?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class does. It has a 13.1 kWh lithium-ion battery, Type 2 AC charging at 3.7 kW and 31 km EV range; the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS lists a 1 kWh battery and no EV range.