Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Verdict
At RM588,800, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM37,088 less than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, yet gives you a far bigger 673-litre boot against 195 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV fights back with seven seats, 355 hp from dual motors, a 118.0 kWh battery and 673 km of EV range. It is also quicker to 100 km/h, 6.1 seconds versus 6.7. Road tax is almost a wash, RM439 against RM455, so the real split is petrol practicality and luggage space versus electric range and extra seats.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want a cheaper five-seat petrol SUV with a much larger boot and the higher 217 km/h top speed.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, EV running and stronger 355 hp performance with 673 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888
- Seats: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 5; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7
- Powertrain: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 1,997 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV dual motor electric
- Power and 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 246 hp, 6.7 s; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp, 6.1 s
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 673 L; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 195 L
- Size: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 4,803 mm long, 2,874 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 5,125 mm long, 3,210 mm wheelbase
Range Rover Velar
- RM37,088 cheaper to buy
- Much larger 673-litre boot
- Higher 217 km/h top speed
- Only five seats
- Slower 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Auto emergency braking not specified
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat cabin
- 355 hp dual-motor all-wheel drive
- 673 km EV range from a 118.0 kWh battery
- Costs RM37,088 more
- Small 195-litre boot
- Four-year warranty versus five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 588,800✓ | RM 625,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 246 hp | 355 hp✓ |
| Torque | 365 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 217 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 118.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 673 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Boot space | 673 L✓ | 195 L |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | 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 Velar vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better for seven seats, EV range and acceleration. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is better if you want the lower price, a 673-litre boot and petrol convenience.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM37,088 more. It is priced at RM625,888, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is RM588,800.
Which is more practical for family luggage?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the clear luggage advantage, with 673 litres of boot space against 195 litres in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.