Verdict
At RM269,800, the GWM Wey G9 undercuts the RM450,350 Mercedes-Benz EQV by RM180,550 and is the sharper buy if a plug-in hybrid suits your routine. Its 170-km electric range is far shorter than the EQV’s 374 km, but the G9 also has a 58-litre petrol tank, 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time and all-wheel drive. The EQV makes more sense for regular long electric runs: its 90-kWh battery, 110-kW DC charging and 610-litre boot materially improve touring usefulness. Both seat seven and have 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control and power sliding doors.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you want all-wheel drive, much quicker 5.7-second acceleration, V2L and a plug-in hybrid powertrain for far less money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if a 374-km EV range, 110-kW DC charging and a 610-litre boot matter more than outright performance.
Key differences
- EV range: GWM Wey G9 170 km; Mercedes-Benz EQV 374 km.
- Battery capacity: GWM Wey G9 44.2 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQV 90 kWh.
- DC charging rate: GWM Wey G9 60 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQV 110 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: GWM Wey G9 5.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQV 12.1 seconds.
- Boot space: GWM Wey G9 233 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQV 610 litres.
- Warranty: GWM Wey G9 six years unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz EQV two years/200,000 km.
Wey G9
- All-wheel drive and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 3.3-kW V2L capability.
- Ventilated, massaging front seats and zero-gravity second-row seats.
- 170-km EV range versus the EQV’s 374 km.
- 60-kW DC charging versus 110 kW.
- 233-litre boot versus 610 litres.
EQV
- 374-km EV range from a 90-kWh battery.
- 110-kW DC charging and 11-kW AC charging.
- 610-litre boot with all seven seats available.
- 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.7 seconds.
- Front-wheel drive versus the G9’s all-wheel drive.
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus six years with unlimited mileage.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800✓ | RM450,350 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm✓ | 362 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | 90 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 170 km | 374 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 110 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
Used Wey G9 & EQV for sale
Wey G9 vs EQV FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for performance, all-wheel drive, V2L and a plug-in hybrid safety net. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is better for buyers committed to EV use, with 374 km of range, faster charging and far more luggage space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM180,550 more than the GWM Wey G9. It brings 204 km more rated EV range, 50 kW more DC charging capacity and 377 litres more boot space, while the G9 is much quicker and all-wheel drive.
Which MPV has more luggage space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV has the larger boot at 610 litres, compared with 233 litres in the GWM Wey G9. That is a 377-litre advantage for the EQV with seven seats.