GWM Wey G9 vs Mercedes-Benz EQV
Verdict
The GWM Wey G9 is the sharper buy on numbers: at RM269,800 it undercuts the RM450,350 Mercedes-Benz EQV by RM180,550, yet is far quicker to 100 km/h at 5.7 seconds versus 12.1. The EQV answers with a pure-electric format, a 90.0 kWh battery, 374 km EV range and a much larger 610-litre boot; the Wey G9 has 44.2 kWh, 170 km EV range and 233 litres. For a Malaysian buyer, this is price and pace against EV range and luggage room.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you want the cheaper seven-seat MPV, 5.7-second 0-100 km/h pace, all-wheel drive and the back-up of a 58-litre petrol tank.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you want a fully electric seven-seat MPV with 374 km EV range, 610 litres of boot space and a longer 3,200 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Fuel and drive: GWM Wey G9 is a petrol plug-in hybrid with AWD; Mercedes-Benz EQV is electric with FWD.
- Power: GWM Wey G9 has 148 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQV has 201 hp.
- Acceleration and top speed: GWM Wey G9 does 0-100 km/h in 5.7 s and 190 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQV does 12.1 s and 160 km/h.
- Battery and EV range: GWM Wey G9 has 44.2 kWh and 170 km; Mercedes-Benz EQV has 90.0 kWh and 374 km.
- Wheelbase and boot space: GWM Wey G9 has 3,085 mm and 233 L; Mercedes-Benz EQV has 3,200 mm and 610 L.
- Warranty and road tax: GWM Wey G9 has 6 years and RM120/year; Mercedes-Benz EQV has 2 years and RM160/year.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,800✓ | RM 450,350 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 148 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s✓ | 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 44.2 kWh | 90.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 170 km | 374 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Boot space | 233 L | 610 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 160 |
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.
Wey G9
- Much quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive instead of front-wheel drive
- Longer 6-year warranty
- Shorter 170 km EV range
- Smaller 233-litre boot
- Smaller 44.2 kWh battery
EQV
- Longer 374 km EV range
- Much larger 610-litre boot
- Bigger 90.0 kWh battery
- Much slower 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Higher RM160 yearly road tax
Wey G9 vs EQV FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
For value and performance, the GWM Wey G9 is better: it is RM180,550 cheaper and does 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQV if EV range and cargo space matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM180,550 more than the GWM Wey G9. The GWM is priced at RM269,800, while the EQV is RM450,350.
Which has the better electric range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV has the better EV range. Its 90.0 kWh battery gives 374 km, compared with 170 km from the GWM Wey G9’s 44.2 kWh battery.