Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Verdict
This is a split decision. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the quicker SUV, with 396 hp, 550 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a 242 km/h top speed, plus a much larger 835-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV counters with seven seats, a 118.0 kWh battery, 673 km EV range, nine airbags and RM455 annual road tax. For a Malaysian buyer, the EQS SUV is the pragmatic luxury family play; the Range Rover Sport is the faster, more cargo-friendly petrol choice.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you want the quicker five-seat SUV, a bigger boot and petrol convenience.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you want seven seats, electric running, longer wheelbase space and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,698,000; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888
- Seats: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7
- Power: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 396 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.7 s; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 s
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 835 L; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 195 L
- Road tax/year: Land Rover Range Rover Sport RM1,635; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455
Range Rover Sport
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Large 835-litre boot
- Five-year warranty
- Only five seats
- Much higher price
- Higher RM1,635 annual road tax
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat cabin
- 673 km EV range from 118.0 kWh battery
- Nine airbags
- Smaller 195-litre boot
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,698,000 | RM 625,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 396 hp | — |
| Torque | 550 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| 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 | ZF 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 6 |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Yes |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian 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; 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,635 | 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.
Range Rover Sport vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
For most buyers needing family space and lower running costs, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better. It has seven seats, 673 km EV range and RM455 road tax. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is better if acceleration, top speed and boot space matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888. The gap is RM1,072,112, so the Range Rover Sport is far pricier.
Which SUV is faster?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is faster. It does 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reaches 242 km/h, against the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV’s 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h.