Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is RM81,012 cheaper at RM798,888, yet brings 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time against the Audi A8’s 340 hp, 500 Nm and 5.7 seconds. Its 108.4-kWh battery claims 571 km of range and accepts up to 200 kW DC charging, which makes it the more useful zero-emissions long-distance proposition if charging suits your routine. The Audi counters with a 250 km/h top speed, a 505-litre boot and notably more rear-seat luxury equipment, including powered heated and ventilated seats plus window shades. Its five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty also beats Mercedes-Benz’s four years.
A8
Pick the Audi A8 if rear-seat comfort matters most and you want powered, heated and ventilated rear seats, powered sunshades and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 571 km of electric range, 200 kW DC charging and supercar-rivalling 3.8-second acceleration for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A8 RM879,900; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888.
- Performance: Audi A8 340 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp, 950 Nm and 3.8 seconds.
- Energy storage/range: Audi A8 0.5-kWh battery with 82-litre fuel tank; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 108.4-kWh battery and 571-km EV range.
- Charging: Audi A8 has no AC or DC charging rate stated; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS supports 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Dimensions/boot: Audi A8 is 5,302 mm long with a 3,128-mm wheelbase and 505-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is 5,216 mm long with a 3,210-mm wheelbase and…
- Warranty: Audi A8 has five years of unlimited-mileage warranty; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has four years of unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty plus 10…
A8
- Powered, heated and ventilated rear seats with memory
- Powered rear-door and windscreen sunshades
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.8 seconds
- Smaller 505-litre boot versus 610 litres
- Lane keeping gives warning only, versus steering correction
AMG EQS
- 571-km EV range with 200 kW DC charging
- 649 hp and 950 Nm from two motors
- 610-litre boot and adaptive cruise control with steering assist
- 250 km/h top speed is lower than the Audi A8’s 250 km/h?
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter than the Audi A8’s
- Rear seats are 40:20:40 split-folding rather than powered, heated and ventilated
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM879,900 | RM798,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM1,840✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 340 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 571 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Co2 | 186 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,302 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,945 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,485 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,128 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,020 kg | 2,700 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 505 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" 15-spoke Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 15-spoke Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Powered for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre safe rear | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| 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, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window and Windscreen Shades | — |
| Audio | MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D Sound System | 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; 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 5.7" Removable Rear Tablet | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
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.
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A8 vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the Audi A8 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the stronger buy for EV range, charging, boot space and performance, while costing less. Choose the Audi A8 if its powered, heated and ventilated rear seats, sunshades and longer vehicle warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A8 costs RM879,900 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888. The Audi is RM81,012 more expensive.
Which is quicker, the Audi A8 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds versus 5.7 seconds for the Audi A8. It also has 649 hp and 950 Nm, compared with 340 hp and 500 Nm.