Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover is the quicker, more luggage-friendly SUV here: 523 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and 818 litres of boot space are clear wins. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV answers with seven seats, a 3,210 mm wheelbase, 118.0 kWh battery and 673 km EV range, so it suits a buyer who wants electric running and more people-carrying ability. Road tax matters in Malaysia too: RM3,872 a year for the Range Rover against RM455 for the EQS SUV.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you want stronger acceleration, a larger boot and a five-seat luxury SUV with a petrol engine.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you want seven seats, electric drive, 673 km of range and far lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Power: Land Rover Range Rover 523 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 s; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 s
- Seats: Land Rover Range Rover 5; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover 818 L; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 195 L
- Wheelbase: Land Rover Range Rover 2,997 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 3,210 mm
- Road tax/year: Land Rover Range Rover RM3,872; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455
Range Rover
- Much quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Large 818-litre boot
- Five-year warranty
- Only five seats
- RM3,872 annual road tax
- 2,047 mm width needs space in tight car parks
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat cabin
- 673 km EV range from a 118.0 kWh battery
- Low RM455 annual road tax
- Only 195 litres of boot space
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 2,488,000 | RM 625,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 4,395 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 523 hp✓ | 355 hp |
| Torque | 750 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s✓ | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 118.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 673 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Boot space | 818 L✓ | 195 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 3,872 | 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 vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The Land Rover Range Rover is better for performance and boot space. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better for seven-seat use, electric range and road tax savings.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM2,488,000, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888. The difference is RM1,862,112.
Which is more practical for family use?
For carrying more people, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV wins with seven seats. For luggage, the Land Rover Range Rover is stronger, with 818 litres against 195 litres.