Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Verdict
At RM625,888 against RM1,918,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is cheaper by RM1,293,000 and is the practical electric play: seven seats, a 118 kWh battery, 673 km range and RM455 road tax. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is the indulgent four-seat petrol-hybrid, with a 3,982 cc twin-turbo V engine, 549 hp, 770 Nm and a quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time. For a Malaysian buyer, this is charging and extra seats versus chauffeured rear-seat comfort and pace.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you want seven seats, full-electric running and far lower annual road tax.
Maybach GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if you want the faster, more lavish four-seat SUV with proper rear-seat luxury hardware.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV electric with 2 motors; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS petrol hybrid with 3,982 cc twin-turbo V engine and 1 motor
- Output: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp and 800 Nm from its motors; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 549 hp/770 Nm engine plus 22 hp/250 Nm motor
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 seconds and 250 km/h
- Cabin and boot: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7 seats and 195 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4 seats and 520 litres
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455 per year; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM3,211 per year
EQS SUV
- Full-electric 673 km range with 200 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging
- Seven seats versus the Maybach GLS’ four
- Longer 3,210 mm wheelbase despite the shorter body
- Slower than the Maybach GLS: 6.1 seconds versus 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h
- Much smaller boot: 195 litres versus 520 litres
- Does without the Maybach GLS’ powered rear ottoman, rear massage and soft-close doors
Maybach GLS
- Much quicker 0-100 km/h time at 4.9 seconds
- Far richer rear cabin with powered rear seats, ventilation, massage, ottoman and leg rest
- Larger 520-litre boot
- Costs RM1,293,000 more than the EQS SUV
- Only four seats, while the EQS SUV has seven
- Higher annual road tax at RM3,211 versus RM455
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 625,888✓ | RM 1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 549 hp |
| Torque | — | 770 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 355 hp✓ | 22 hp |
| Motor Torque | 800 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh✓ | 1 kWh |
| EV Range | 673 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,205 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Weight | 2,810 kg | 2,785 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 195 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R22 | 285/40R23 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Zeon Crossrange | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Four-link Axle | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 23" Polished Multi-spoke Forged Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | 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 | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 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 | 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, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 6 | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Powered Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 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 | 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 and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | 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 Boot Opening | 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 | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | 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 |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 455✓ | 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.
EQS SUV vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The EQS SUV is better for most practical electric SUV buyers: it has seven seats, 673 km range and much lower road tax. The Maybach GLS is better if rear-seat luxury and quicker acceleration matter more than price or seating count.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM1,918,888, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888. That makes the Maybach GLS RM1,293,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is quicker, taking 4.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV takes 6.1 seconds.