Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV
Verdict
The Range Rover Velar costs RM588,800 against the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV’s RM1,088,888, so the gap is RM500,088 before running costs. The Mercedes is the quicker and stronger car, with 649 hp, 950 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, but the Velar is not outclassed everywhere: it has five seats, a 673-litre boot and a higher 217 km/h top speed. For Malaysia, this is petrol practicality and cargo room versus electric luxury, rear-seat kit and serious EV pace.
Range Rover Velar
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want the lower purchase price, five seats, a larger 673-litre boot and petrol SUV usability.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want 649 hp, 950 Nm, 560 km EV range, four-seat luxury and much stronger driver assistance kit.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888
- Powertrain output: Velar 246 hp and 365 Nm; Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp and 950 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Velar 6.7 seconds; Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds
- Boot space: Velar 673 litres; Maybach EQS SUV 440 litres
- Seating: Velar 5 seats; Maybach EQS SUV 4 seats
- Road tax: Velar RM439/year; Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840/year
Range Rover Velar
- RM500,088 cheaper to buy
- Larger 673-litre boot
- Five seats instead of four
- Much lower output at 246 hp and 365 Nm
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 6.7 seconds
- Lacks blind spot info, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control
Maybach EQS SUV
- Far stronger dual-motor EV drivetrain with 649 hp and 950 Nm
- 560 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging
- Richer rear cabin with individual captain seats, rear screens and dual-zone rear climate control
- Costs RM500,088 more
- Smaller 440-litre boot
- Four-seat layout limits passenger capacity versus the five-seat Velar
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 588,800✓ | RM 1,088,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | — |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | — |
| Torque | 365 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 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 8HP45 | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| 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 | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W 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 |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Powered boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 1,840 |
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 Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better for performance, EV range and rear-seat equipment. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the more practical buy, with five seats, a bigger boot and a much lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM500,088 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, at RM1,088,888 versus RM588,800.
Which has more luggage space?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has more boot space, with 673 litres versus 440 litres in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV.
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