Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class
Verdict
At RM798,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the sharper buy on numbers: 649 hp, dual-motor AWD, 3.8 seconds to 100 km/h, 571 km EV range and a 610-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class, at RM1,850,888, is far dearer but longer, with a 3,396 mm wheelbase against 3,210 mm, four-seat layout and 250 km/h top speed. For Malaysia, the AMG EQS also has the easier annual bill: RM1,840 road tax versus RM6,549.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want the quicker, cheaper-to-tax luxury sedan with 571 km of electric range and five seats.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class if you want the longer four-seat sedan with a petrol hybrid powertrain, bigger wheelbase and higher top speed.
Key differences
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 496 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 s; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 4.8 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 220 km/h; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 250 km/h
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3,210 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 3,396 mm
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 L; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class 470 L
- Road tax/year: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class RM6,549
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 798,888✓ | RM 1,850,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 649 hp✓ | 496 hp |
| Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional 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 | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.7 L/100km |
| Battery | 108.4 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 571 km | — |
| CO₂ | — | 266 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,469 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,921 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,396 mm |
| Boot space | 610 L✓ | 470 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 | 12✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,840✓ | RM 6,549 |
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 dual-motor AWD
- Quicker 3.8 s 0-100 km/h
- 571 km EV range
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
- Shorter 3,210 mm wheelbase
- No torque figure listed
Maybach S-Class
- Longer 5,469 mm body
- Bigger 3,396 mm wheelbase
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Costs RM1,052,000 more
- Higher RM6,549 annual road tax
- Smaller 470 L boot
AMG EQS vs Maybach S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better on performance per ringgit, range, boot space and road tax. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class suits buyers who prioritise a longer four-seat body, bigger wheelbase and higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class costs RM1,052,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is quicker, taking 3.8 seconds from 0-100 km/h versus 4.8 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class.