Verdict
The Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000, undercutting the RM648,888 Mercedes-Benz EQS by RM189,888, yet brings 603 hp, 710 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 800V system also accepts up to 420 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging. The EQS answers with the longer 782 km range, a 610-litre boot and a far richer rear-cabin package, including powered, heated and ventilated rear seats. For Malaysian buyers covering long distances, the EQS range and RM395 annual road tax are meaningful; the Emeya is the performance-led saving.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if 603 hp, all-wheel drive, 420 kW DC charging and a RM189,888 lower purchase price matter more than maximum range and rear-seat luxury.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want 782 km of range, a 610-litre boot, elaborate rear-seat amenities and RM395 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888.
- Motor output: Lotus Emeya 603 hp and 710 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS 328 hp and 565 Nm.
- Range and battery: Lotus Emeya 610 km from 102 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQS 782 km from 107.8 kWh.
- Charging: Lotus Emeya 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC; Mercedes-Benz EQS 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Performance: Lotus Emeya reaches 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds with a 250 km/h top speed; Mercedes-Benz EQS takes 6.2 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h.
- Practicality: Lotus Emeya has a 509-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz EQS has a 610-litre boot.
Emeya
- RM189,888 cheaper to buy.
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 420 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging.
- 610 km range trails the EQS's 782 km.
- 509-litre boot is 101 litres smaller.
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM395.
EQS
- 782 km quoted range from a 107.8 kWh battery.
- Powered, heated and ventilated rear seats with rear entertainment displays.
- 610-litre boot and 3,210 mm wheelbase.
- RM648,888 price is RM189,888 higher.
- 328 hp and 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Emeya.
- 200 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging rates are lower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,000✓ | RM648,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 328 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh | 107.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 610 km | 782 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW✓ | 200.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.15 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | — | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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 | — | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre puncture repair kit | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| 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.
Used Emeya & EQS for sale
Emeya vs EQS FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The Emeya is the better pick for acceleration, all-wheel drive and charging capability at RM189,888 less. The EQS is better for 782 km range, a larger boot and a substantially more equipped rear cabin.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888, so the EQS is RM189,888 more expensive.
Which has the longer range and faster charging?
The EQS has the longer 782 km range against 610 km for the Emeya. The Emeya charges faster on paper, supporting 420 kW DC and 22 kW AC versus 200 kW DC and 11 kW AC.