Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the quicker, costlier take on the same luxury electric sedan base: RM798,888 against RM648,888. The RM150,000 gap buys 649 hp instead of 443 hp, a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time instead of 4.8 seconds, and a 220 km/h top speed instead of 210 km/h. But the Mercedes-Benz EQS goes further, with 696 km versus 571 km, and its annual road tax is RM715 rather than RM1,840. Size, battery capacity, boot space, airbags and AEB are identical.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want the harder-hitting dual-motor EQS with 649 hp and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time, and can accept the RM150,000 premium.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if range, lower purchase price and lower road tax matter more than the AMG’s extra pace.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 s; Mercedes-Benz EQS 4.8 s
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 571 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS 696 km
- Road tax/year: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM715
- Assembly: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS CBU; Mercedes-Benz EQS CKD
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 798,888 | RM 648,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 649 hp✓ | 443 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s✓ | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 108.4 kWh | 108.4 kWh |
| EV range | 571 km | 696 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Boot space | 610 L | 610 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 | 11 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,840 | 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.
AMG EQS
- 649 hp from dual motors
- Quicker 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 108.4 kWh battery and 610-litre boot
- RM150,000 more expensive
- 571 km range trails the EQS by 125 km
- RM1,840 annual road tax
EQS
- Longer 696 km EV range
- Costs RM150,000 less
- Same 5,216 mm length, 3,210 mm wheelbase and 610-litre boot
- 443 hp is well down on the AMG EQS
- Slower 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
AMG EQS vs EQS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the better all-round buy if range and cost matter, with 696 km and lower road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better for performance, with 649 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888. That is a RM150,000 difference, before considering the AMG’s higher RM1,840 annual road tax versus RM715.
Do both cars have the same battery and space?
Yes. Both use a 108.4 kWh battery, seat five, have a 3,210 mm wheelbase and offer 610 litres of boot space. The difference is mainly performance, range, assembly and running cost.