Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888, a full RM830,000 less than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS at RM1,918,888, yet it has more power at 649 hp and is quicker to 100 km/h, taking 4.4 seconds against 4.9 seconds. The GLS fights back with a 250 km/h top speed, 520-litre boot and 90-litre tank. For Malaysia, the EQS SUV also gets lower yearly road tax at RM1,840 versus RM3,211, plus a 560 km EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want the quicker, more powerful four-seat Maybach with electric running, 560 km range and a much lower price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS if you want the larger petrol-hybrid Maybach SUV with more boot space, a higher top speed and a 90-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS RM1,918,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 549 hp and 770 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 s; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 4.9 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 210 km/h; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 250 km/h
- Size: Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 5,125 mm long and 1,959 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 5,205 mm long and 2,030 mm wide
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 440 L; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 520 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,088,888✓ | RM 1,918,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 649 hp✓ | 549 hp |
| Torque | — | 770 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s✓ | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 118.0 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 560 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 440 L | 520 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11✓ | 9 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,840✓ | 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.
Maybach EQS SUV
- RM830,000 cheaper to buy
- 649 hp and 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- 560 km EV range from a 118.0 kWh battery
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- Smaller 440-litre boot
- Shorter and narrower body than the GLS
Maybach GLS
- Larger 520-litre boot
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- 90-litre fuel tank for long-distance petrol-hybrid use
- RM830,000 dearer to buy
- Slower 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM3,211 yearly road tax
Maybach EQS SUV vs Maybach GLS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is the stronger pick on numbers: it is cheaper, quicker, more powerful and has lower road tax. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS suits buyers who need the larger body, bigger boot and higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS costs RM1,918,888, while the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888. That makes the GLS RM830,000 more expensive.
Which one has more space?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is bigger outside and has more luggage room, with 520 litres against the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV’s 440 litres. The EQS SUV has the longer wheelbase, at 3,210 mm versus 3,135 mm.