Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
Verdict
At RM459,000, the Lotus Emeya undercuts the RM648,888 Mercedes-Benz EQS by RM189,888 and is the quicker, harder-hitting car: 603 hp, 4.2 seconds to 100 km/h and 250 km/h. The EQS answers with the long-distance numbers Malaysian EV buyers will feel daily, using its 108.4 kWh battery for 696 km of range against 610 km, plus a 610-litre boot. Both are dual-motor AWD sedans, so this is less about traction and more about pace versus distance.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want the lower price, stronger 603 hp output and quicker 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want the longer 696 km range, bigger 610-litre boot and 11 airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888
- Power: Lotus Emeya 603 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 4.2 s; Mercedes-Benz EQS 4.8 s
- EV range: Lotus Emeya 610 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS 696 km
- Boot space: Lotus Emeya 509 L; Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 L
- Road tax per year: Lotus Emeya RM1,440; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM715
Emeya
- RM189,888 cheaper to buy
- 603 hp and 4.2-second 0-100 km/h pace
- Five-year warranty
- Shorter 610 km EV range
- Smaller 509-litre boot
- Higher RM1,440 annual road tax
EQS
- Longer 696 km EV range
- Bigger 610-litre boot
- 11 airbags
- Costs RM189,888 more
- Less powerful at 443 hp
- Four-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,000✓ | RM 648,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 603 hp✓ | 443 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s✓ | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 102.0 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 610 km | 696 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 715✓ |
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 vs EQS FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The Lotus Emeya is better for performance and price, with 603 hp and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mercedes-Benz EQS is better for range and practicality, with 696 km of range and a 610-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888, while the Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000. That makes the EQS RM189,888 more expensive.
Which car goes further on a charge?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes further, with a 696 km EV range from its 108.4 kWh battery. The Lotus Emeya is rated at 610 km from a 102.0 kWh battery.