Verdict
At RM281,888, the seven-seat Ford Everest costs RM15,000 less than the RM296,888 Mercedes-Benz EQA and is the family-hauler choice: it is 451 mm longer, has a 2,900 mm wheelbase and AWD. Its 207 hp, 500 Nm 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel also brings an 80-litre tank. The five-seat EQA answers with a 188 hp, 375 Nm motor, 66.5 kWh battery and 429 km range, plus active brake assist, steering correction and active cruise control. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging and five occupants, its RM160 annual road tax is far below the Everest's RM438.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, AWD and substantially larger exterior dimensions for family duties.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if five seats suit you and you want 429 km EV range, RM160 road tax and more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888
- Seats: Ford Everest 7; Mercedes-Benz EQA 5
- Driveline: Ford Everest all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQA front-wheel drive
- Powertrain: Ford Everest 207 hp/500 Nm 1,996 cc bi-turbo diesel; Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp/375 Nm electric motor
- Length and wheelbase: Ford Everest 4,914 mm/2,900 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQA 4,463 mm/2,729 mm
- Annual road tax: Ford Everest RM438; Mercedes-Benz EQA RM160
Everest
- Seven seats with 60:40 middle-row and 50:50 last-row folding
- 207 hp and 500 Nm bi-turbo diesel with AWD
- 451 mm longer body and 171 mm longer wheelbase
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, where the EQA has active brake assist and steering correction
- Passive cruise control rather than the EQA's active cruise control
- No navigation, head-up display or auto parking
EQA
- 66.5 kWh battery with 429 km range, 11 kW AC and 100 kW DC charging
- Active brake assist, steering correction and active cruise control
- Four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and eight-year/160,000 km traction-battery warranty
- Five seats versus the Everest's seven
- Front-wheel drive versus the Everest's AWD
- Smaller exterior footprint: 4,463 mm long with a 2,729 mm wheelbase versus 4,914 mm and 2,900 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888✓ | RM296,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 375 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 429 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 100.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,463 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,040 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 340 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Years/160,000 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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Everest vs EQA FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Mercedes-Benz EQA better?
The Everest is better for seven occupants and AWD. The EQA is better for a five-seat household with charging access, lower RM160 road tax, 429 km stated range and stronger active-safety assistance.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA costs RM15,000 more than the Ford Everest.
Can the Mercedes-Benz EQA charge quickly?
Yes. The EQA supports up to 11 kW AC charging and 100 kW DC charging, and its 66.5 kWh battery has a stated range of 429 km.