Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
Verdict
At RM459,000 against RM798,888, the Lotus Emeya asks RM339,888 less yet goes further on a charge, 610 km versus 571 km, and has the higher 250 km/h top speed. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS hits back with 649 hp, a quicker 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time, 610 litres of boot space and 11 airbags. For a Malaysian buyer, the Emeya is the stronger numbers car unless rear luggage room, extra airbags and the AMG EQS’ harder launch matter more than the price gap.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want the longer 610 km range, higher 250 km/h top speed, lower RM1,440 road tax and much lower price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want the quicker 3.8-second 0-100 km/h run, 649 hp output, bigger 610-litre boot and 11 airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888
- Power: Lotus Emeya 603 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 4.2 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 s
- EV range: Lotus Emeya 610 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 571 km
- Boot space: Lotus Emeya 509 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 L
- Road tax/year: Lotus Emeya RM1,440; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,000✓ | RM 798,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 603 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 102.0 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 610 km✓ | 571 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Boot space | 509 L | 610 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 11✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440✓ | 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.
Emeya
- 610 km EV range is longer
- 250 km/h top speed is higher
- Five-year warranty beats the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
- Slower 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 509-litre boot
- Fewer airbags, at 8
AMG EQS
- Quicker 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 649 hp output
- Larger 610-litre boot
- Costs RM339,888 more
- 571 km range is shorter
- RM1,840 yearly road tax is higher
Emeya vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The Lotus Emeya is better on value, range, top speed, warranty and road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better for straight-line acceleration, power, boot space and airbag count.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya is RM339,888 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Lotus Emeya has the longer claimed EV range at 610 km, compared with 571 km for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.