Verdict
At RM499,000, the Lotus Eletre undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV by RM126,888 and brings 603 hp, a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 350 kW DC charging. It is the driver’s choice, but its RM1,440 annual road tax is steep beside the EQS SUV’s RM455. The Mercedes counters with 673 km of range from a 118 kWh battery, seven seats and a 3,210 mm wheelbase. For Malaysian families covering long distances, its extra space and range matter more than its 6.1-second sprint.
Eletre
Pick the Lotus Eletre if 603 hp, 350 kW DC charging and a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than seven seats and maximum range.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of range and the lower RM455 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- Motor output: Lotus Eletre 603 hp and 710 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp and 800 Nm.
- Battery and range: Lotus Eletre 112 kWh and 600 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 118 kWh and 673 km.
- DC charging: Lotus Eletre 350 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 200 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 seconds.
- Seating: Lotus Eletre five seats; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV seven seats.
Eletre
- 603 hp and 4.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 350 kW DC charging on an 800V architecture.
- 688-litre boot and a 320 kg lower kerb weight.
- Five seats versus the EQS SUV’s seven.
- 600 km range trails the EQS SUV’s 673 km.
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM455.
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat layout with sliding second-row and folding third-row seats.
- 673 km range from a 118 kWh battery.
- Heated, ventilated memory front seats and AIRMATIC adaptive damping.
- 200 kW DC charging trails the Eletre’s 350 kW.
- 355 hp and a 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Eletre’s 603 hp and 4.5 seconds.
- 195-litre boot is far smaller than the Eletre’s 688 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000✓ | RM625,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM455✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh | 118 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 600 km | 673 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW✓ | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two 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 | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 6 |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 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, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with 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 View | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
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.
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Eletre vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The Lotus Eletre is better for outright pace and faster DC charging, with 603 hp and 350 kW capability. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better for family use, bringing seven seats, 673 km of range and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM126,888 more than the Lotus Eletre.
Which has the longer electric range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the longer claimed range at 673 km, 73 km ahead of the Lotus Eletre’s 600 km. It also has a larger 118 kWh battery, against 112 kWh.