Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the rational shock here: at RM625,888 it is RM374,000 below the Mercedes-Benz GLS, yet both seat seven, drive all four wheels and hit 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. Its 118.0 kWh battery and 673 km EV range make it the cheaper-to-tax electric choice too, at RM455 a year. The GLS counters as the bigger, more conventional petrol SUV, with a 2,999 cc engine, 250 km/h top speed and 90 litre tank. Need cargo space? The EQS SUV's 195 litres is the sting.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you want a seven-seat luxury EV with 673 km range, lower road tax and the same 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time as the GLS.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you want petrol power, a much larger boot and the higher 250 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888
- Power: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 s; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 210 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLS 250 km/h
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 195 L; Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 L
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455/year; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM1,638/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 625,888✓ | RM 999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 355 hp | 362 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 118.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 673 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Boot space | 195 L | 355 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 455✓ | 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.
EQS SUV
- 673 km EV range from a 118.0 kWh battery
- RM374,000 cheaper than the GLS
- Longer 3,210 mm wheelbase and 9 airbags
- 195 litre boot is small for a seven-seat SUV
- 210 km/h top speed trails the GLS
- Slightly less power at 355 hp
GLS
- 355 litre boot is far larger
- 250 km/h top speed
- 2,999 cc petrol engine with a 90 litre tank
- RM374,000 more expensive than the EQS SUV
- RM1,638 annual road tax
- 7 airbags versus 9 in the EQS SUV
EQS SUV vs GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better on price, EV range, road tax and airbags while matching the GLS to 100 km/h. Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLS if boot space, petrol fuelling and top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM999,888, so the GLS is RM374,000 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS has the bigger boot at 355 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has 195 litres, a clear disadvantage for a seven-seat SUV.