Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS vs Porsche Panamera
Verdict
At RM798,888 versus RM1,300,000, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the harder numbers car for Malaysia: its dual motors make 649 hp and cut 0-100 km/h to 3.8 seconds, while the Porsche Panamera’s 2,894 cc petrol unit has 348 hp and needs 5.1 seconds. It is also longer, has a 3,210 mm wheelbase and carries 610 litres. The Porsche answers with 272 km/h top speed versus 220 km/h, and a 90-litre tank instead of charging a 108.4 kWh battery.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want the quicker, roomier electric sedan with 571 km of range and the lower asking price.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you want a petrol grand tourer with the higher 272 km/h top speed and a wet dual-clutch automatic.
Key differences
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp; Porsche Panamera 348 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 s; Porsche Panamera 5.1 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 220 km/h; Porsche Panamera 272 km/h
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3,210 mm; Porsche Panamera 2,950 mm
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 L; Porsche Panamera 494 L
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840/year; Porsche Panamera RM1,865/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 798,888✓ | RM 1,300,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Grand Tourer |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,894 cc |
| Power | 649 hp✓ | 348 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s✓ | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 108.4 kWh | — |
| EV range | 571 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Boot space | 610 L✓ | 494 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11✓ | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,840✓ | RM 1,865 |
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
- Much stronger 649 hp output
- Quicker 3.8-second century sprint
- Larger 610-litre boot
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
- EV use means planning around charging
- No torque figure listed
Panamera
- Higher 272 km/h top speed
- 90-litre fuel tank for long-distance petrol touring
- Wet dual-clutch automatic
- Costs RM501,112 more
- Slower 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 494-litre boot
AMG EQS vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Porsche Panamera better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better on the numbers: more power, quicker acceleration, more boot space and a much lower price. The Porsche Panamera is the pick only if you prioritise petrol touring and its higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is RM501,112 cheaper than the Porsche Panamera, at RM798,888 against RM1,300,000.
Which is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. The Porsche Panamera takes 5.1 seconds, though it has the higher top speed at 272 km/h.