Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the cheaper one at RM958,888 against RM999,888 for the Mercedes-Benz GLS, and the RM41,000 gap does not buy extra performance. The G-Class has four motors, 579 hp and a 4.7-second century sprint, plus a 116.0 kWh battery and 473 km EV range. The GLS counters with seven seats, a 90-litre tank and a 250 km/h top speed. For Malaysia, this is family seating versus EV pace; both are CBU, AWD, with seven airbags, AEB and a four-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if you want the quicker five-seat AWD SUV, 473 km of EV range and a larger 667-litre boot on paper.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, petrol long-distance convenience from a 90-litre tank and a higher 250 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5; Mercedes-Benz GLS 7
- Power: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 579 hp; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4.7 s; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 180 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLS 250 km/h
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 667 L; Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 958,888✓ | RM 999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | 4 motors | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 579 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s✓ | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 116.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 473 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,613 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,969 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Boot space | 667 L✓ | 355 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,340✓ | 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.
G-Class
- Quicker 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 579 hp from four electric motors
- 473 km EV range from a 116.0 kWh battery
- Only five seats
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Very tall at 1,969 mm
GLS
- Seven-seat cabin
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- 90-litre petrol tank
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 362 hp output
- Smaller 355-litre boot on paper
G-Class vs GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The G-Class is better for performance, with 579 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The GLS is better for carrying people, with seven seats versus five.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM41,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The G-Class is RM958,888, while the GLS is RM999,888.
Which is more practical for a Malaysian family?
The GLS is the family pick if you need seven seats. If five seats are enough, the G-Class has the larger listed boot at 667 litres versus 355 litres.