Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Toyota GR Supra
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the expensive, family-sized choice: RM999,888 versus RM698,000, with seven seats, all-wheel drive, a 90-litre tank and a 355-litre boot. The Toyota GR Supra answers with the sharper numbers that matter to a driver: 383 hp, rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. Both have 500 Nm, seven airbags, AEB and a 250 km/h top speed, so this is less about kit and more about mission.
GLS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and a bigger 90-litre fuel tank more than a 4.4-second sprint.
GR Supra
Pick the Toyota GR Supra if you want two seats, rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and the quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS RM999,888; Toyota GR Supra RM698,000
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz GLS 7; Toyota GR Supra 2
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp/500 Nm; Toyota GR Supra 383 hp/500 Nm
- Transmission and driven wheels: Mercedes-Benz GLS conventional automatic/AWD; Toyota GR Supra manual/RWD
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 s/250 km/h; Toyota GR Supra 4.4 s/250 km/h
- Size and boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLS 5,207 mm long/355 L; Toyota GR Supra 4,379 mm long/290 L
GLS
- Seven seats make it the practical pick
- All-wheel drive with a conventional automatic
- Bigger 90-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM301,888 more
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 4-year warranty
GR Supra
- Quicker 4.4-second 0-100 km/h run
- Manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Only two seats
- Smaller 52-litre fuel tank
- Higher RM2,125 yearly road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 999,888 | RM 698,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin turbochargers and variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 383 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 11 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 9 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,207 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 2,157 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,294 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,135 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 1,570 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 355 litres✓ | 290 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 255/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" AMG Multi-Spoke Light Alloy | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated, Perforated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Adaptive Variable Suspension, Electronically Controlled Limited-slip Differential, Front Performance Rod |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Sports Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | 8-way Power Adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row, 1 Boot | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" MBUX, COMAND Controller, Touchpad, Burmester Sound System with 13 Speakers (590W) and rear seat individual entertainment system, including two 11.6-inch monitors with wireless headphones, rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface | 8.8" Touchscreen Navigation System with Bluetooth, USB, AUX, Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Two 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 Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,638✓ | RM 2,125 |
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.
GLS vs GR Supra FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS or Toyota GR Supra better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is better for carrying people and luggage. The Toyota GR Supra is better for driving involvement and acceleration. They are too different for one blanket winner.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is RM301,888 dearer than the Toyota GR Supra.
Which is faster?
The Toyota GR Supra is quicker to 100 km/h, taking 4.4 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz GLS at 6.1 seconds. Both have the same 250 km/h top speed.