Ford Mustang vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Verdict
The Ford Mustang is the purer, smaller machine: rear-wheel drive, a 2,261 cc petrol engine, 313 hp and 432 Nm, with a 233 km/h top speed. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV goes the other way with dual-motor electric all-wheel drive, 355 hp, a 118.0 kWh battery and 673 km of range. For a Malaysian buyer, the big split is use case: four-seat coupe with a 408-litre boot, or seven-seat luxury SUV with a 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Ford Mustang if you want a rear-drive petrol coupe with 313 hp, 432 Nm and the higher 233 km/h top speed.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, electric drive, all-wheel drive and a 673 km EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Mustang RM 461,271; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM 625,888
- Powertrain: Ford Mustang 2,261 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV dual motor electric
- Power: Ford Mustang 313 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp
- Seats: Ford Mustang 4; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7
- Boot space: Ford Mustang 408 L; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 195 L
- Road tax/year: Ford Mustang RM 641; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM 455
Mustang
- Rear-wheel drive coupe layout
- Higher 233 km/h top speed
- Larger 408-litre boot figure
- Only four seats
- Uses 9.8 L/100km and emits 225 g/km CO₂
- No 0-100 km/h figure listed
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat cabin
- 673 km EV range from a 118.0 kWh battery
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive with 355 hp
- Costs RM 164,617 more
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- Smaller 195-litre boot figure
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 461,271✓ | RM 625,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Sports Car | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,261 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 313 hp | — |
| Torque | 432 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 800 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 673 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 | 6R80 | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 233 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 225 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,784 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,916 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,371 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,692 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 408 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R19 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R19 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Knee and Curtains | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Two Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-xenon projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 6 |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | 8.0" SYNC 2 Radio CD/MP3 Player with 9 Speakers | 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 100,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 641 | RM 455✓ |
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.
Mustang vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Ford Mustang or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better for passengers, electric range and all-wheel-drive traction. The Ford Mustang is better if you want a rear-drive petrol coupe with a higher 233 km/h top speed and a larger 408-litre boot figure.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM 625,888, while the Ford Mustang costs RM 461,271. That makes the Mercedes-Benz RM 164,617 dearer.
Which is more practical for passengers and luggage?
For passengers, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV wins with seven seats against the Ford Mustang’s four. For luggage, the Mustang’s 408-litre boot figure is larger than the EQS SUV’s 195 litres.