Verdict
At RM873,888 versus RM1,088,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is the cheaper and more conventional fast SUV: 429 hp petrol hybrid, 5.0-sec 0-100 km/h, 655-litre boot and five seats. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV asks RM215,000 more for a very different brief: dual motors, 649 hp/950 Nm, 4.4-sec sprint, 560 km EV range, four-seat cabin with rear captain chairs and much richer screens. It is heavier and has a smaller 440-litre boot, but its rear-seat bias is clear.
AMG GLE Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe if you want five seats, a 655-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and the lower purchase price.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want a full EV with 560 km range, 649 hp/950 Nm, faster acceleration and a properly pampering rear cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe RM873,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888
- Main output: AMG GLE Coupe 429 hp/560 Nm petrol engine plus 20 hp/200 Nm motor; Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp/950 Nm from two motors
- Acceleration/top speed: AMG GLE Coupe 5.0 sec and 250 km/h; Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 sec and 210 km/h
- Battery and range: AMG GLE Coupe 0.9 kWh with no EV range listed; Maybach EQS SUV 118 kWh and 560 km
- Cabin and boot: AMG GLE Coupe five seats and 655 litres; Maybach EQS SUV four seats and 440 litres
- Warranty: AMG GLE Coupe 2-year manufacturer plus 2-year extended cover; Maybach EQS SUV 4-year manufacturer cover plus 10-year/250,000 km battery warranty
AMG GLE Coupe
- RM215,000 cheaper to buy
- Bigger 655-litre boot and five-seat layout
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.0 sec versus 4.4 sec
- No 560 km EV range or 200 kW DC charging capability
- Rear bench is less special than the Maybach’s twin captain seats
Maybach EQS SUV
- Stronger 649 hp/950 Nm dual-motor drivetrain
- Quicker 4.4-sec 0-100 km/h time
- 560 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging
- Costs RM215,000 more
- Smaller 440-litre boot and only four seats
- Lower 210 km/h top speed, with a tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 873,888✓ | RM 1,088,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Electric Compressor, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | — |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 429 hp | — |
| Torque | 560 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | 118 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,939 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,010 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,935 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,325 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 655 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/40ZR22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 325/35ZR22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Cross-drilled Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| 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 Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 18-way Power Adjustable with Memory, Massage, Heating and Ventilation | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) | 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 |
| 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,638✓ | RM 1,840 |
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 Coupe vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better for EV performance and rear-seat luxury. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is better for lower cost, five-seat practicality and luggage space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe costs RM873,888. The difference is RM215,000.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE Coupe is more practical on paper, with five seats and a 655-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV has four seats and a smaller 440-litre boot.