Verdict
At RM296,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQA saves RM352,000 against the RM648,888 Mercedes-Benz EQS, while annual road tax is RM160 rather than RM395. The EQA is the sensible compact SUV choice: 4,463 mm long, with 429 km of range from its 66.5 kWh battery. The EQS is a far larger sedan at 5,216 mm, but its 107.8 kWh battery reaches 782 km, DC charging doubles to 200 kW and its 328 hp motor cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 6.2 seconds. That money buys meaningful long-distance ability and rear-seat luxury, not a marginal upgrade.
EQA
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you want the RM352,000 saving, a shorter 4,463 mm SUV body and lower RM160 annual road tax.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if 782 km range, 200 kW DC charging, 610 litres of boot space and the richer rear-seat specification justify RM648,888.
Key differences
- Range: Mercedes-Benz EQA 429 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS 782 km.
- Battery capacity: Mercedes-Benz EQA 66.5 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQS 107.8 kWh.
- DC charging: Mercedes-Benz EQA 100 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQS 200 kW.
- Motor output: Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp and 375 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS 328 hp and 565 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQA 8.9 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS 6.2 seconds.
- Length and boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQA 4,463 mm and 340 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS 5,216 mm and 610 litres.
EQA
- RM352,000 cheaper to buy and RM235 cheaper in annual road tax.
- 753 mm shorter body with five doors.
- Heated front seats and a powered, contactless-opening boot.
- 429 km range trails the EQS by 353 km.
- 100 kW DC charging is half the EQS rate.
- 188 hp, 375 Nm and an 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time are well behind the EQS.
EQS
- 782 km range from a 107.8 kWh battery.
- 200 kW DC charging, 328 hp and 565 Nm.
- AIRMATIC air suspension, 610-litre boot and heated, ventilated power-adjustable rear seats.
- RM352,000 more expensive, with RM395 annual road tax.
- 5,216 mm length is 753 mm more than the EQA.
- 2,480 kg kerb weight is 440 kg heavier than the EQA.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,888✓ | RM648,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp | 328 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 375 Nm | 565 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 107.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 429 km | 782 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100.0 kW | 200.0 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,040 kg | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 340 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 265/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | 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, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 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 | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 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 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 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, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active 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 | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/160,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | 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.
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EQA vs EQS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The EQS is better for long trips and rear-seat comfort, with 782 km range, 200 kW DC charging and air suspension. The EQA is the better financial choice if 429 km range meets your needs, saving RM352,000.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM352,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Which Mercedes-Benz EV charges faster?
The EQS charges faster on DC power at up to 200 kW, versus 100 kW for the EQA. Both have an 11 kW AC charging rate.