Car Buyer's Guide

Mercedes-Benz EQA vs MG Cyberster

Mercedes-Benz EQA

Mercedes-Benz EQA

EQA 250 AMG Line

MG Cyberster

MG Cyberster

Verdict

At RM296,888 against the Cyberster’s RM299,900, the EQA is RM3,012 cheaper and makes the stronger case for a Malaysian household: five seats, five doors, a 340-litre boot and 429 km of EV range. The Cyberster is the focused weekend choice. Its rear motor delivers 338 hp and 475 Nm for 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, versus 188 hp, 375 Nm and 8.9 seconds for the EQA, while its 77 kWh battery reaches 508 km. But it has only two seats and a 249-litre boot.

EQA

Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you need five seats, five doors, a 340-litre boot and faster 11 kW AC charging.

Cyberster

Pick the MG Cyberster if you want 338 hp rear-wheel-drive performance, 508 km of range and powered scissor doors in a two-seat convertible.

Key differences

  • Price: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
  • Performance: EQA 188 hp, 375 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; Cyberster 338 hp, 475 Nm and 5.0 seconds.
  • Battery and range: EQA 66.5 kWh and 429 km; Cyberster 77 kWh and 508 km.
  • Charging: EQA supports 11 kW AC and 100 kW DC; Cyberster supports 7 kW AC and 144 kW DC.
  • Practicality: EQA has five seats, five doors and a 340-litre boot; Cyberster has two seats, two doors and a 249-litre boot.
  • Road tax and warranty: EQA costs RM160 yearly with a four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty; Cyberster costs RM395 with a seven-year/150,000-km warranty.

EQA

  • Five seats, five doors and a 340-litre boot.
  • 11 kW AC charging, rear air vents and dual-zone climate control.
  • Driver knee, rear curtain airbags, ISOFIX and auto parking.
  • 429 km range versus 508 km.
  • 188 hp and 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 338 hp and 5.0 seconds.
  • 100 kW DC charging versus 144 kW.

Cyberster

  • 338 hp, 475 Nm and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h performance.
  • 77 kWh battery, 508 km range and 144 kW DC charging.
  • Powered scissor doors, 360-degree camera, 2.5 kW V2L and seven-year vehicle warranty.
  • Two seats, two doors and a 249-litre boot versus five seats, five doors and 340 litres.
  • 7 kW AC charging versus 11 kW.
  • No rear curtain or driver-knee airbags, rear ISOFIX or auto parking.
Price & overview
PriceRM296,888RM299,900
Body typeSUVConvertible
SegmentC-SegmentSports Car
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM160RM395
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture400V architecture
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower188 hp338 hp
Motor Torque375 Nm475 Nm
Battery Capacity66.5 kWh77 kWh
EV Range429 km508 km
Charging Rate (AC)11.0 kW7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)100.0 kW144 kW
V2L2.5 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.9 seconds5 seconds
Top Speed160 km/h195 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,463 mm4,535 mm
Width1,834 mm1,913 mm
Height1,620 mm1,329 mm
Wheelbase2,729 mm2,690 mm
Weight2,040 kg1,885 kg
Doors52
Seats52
Boot Space340 litres249 litres
Front Tyre235/50R19245/45R19
Rear Tyre235/50R19275/40R19
Spare TyreTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6Pirelli P Zero Elect
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy19" Alloys
Rear Wheels19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy19" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesComfort Suspension
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point2 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for 2 Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Active Brake AssistYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Safety NotesPre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED ProjectorsLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, HeatedPowered Front Seats
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C2 USB Front
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front
AudioMercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchTwo Windows, Auto Up & Down
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlActive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered Boot, Contactless OpeningManual Operation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes, 360-degree Camera
Auto ParkingYes, Parallel and Perpendicular
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Power DoorPowered Scissor Doors
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesMBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer4 years7 years
Warranty Notes8 Years/160,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty

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.

EQA vs Cyberster FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or MG Cyberster better?

The EQA is better for daily family use because it has five seats, five doors and a 340-litre boot. The Cyberster is better for outright pace and range, with 338 hp, a 5.0-second sprint and 508 km.

What is the price difference?

The MG Cyberster costs RM3,012 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQA. That small gap brings much stronger performance, a larger battery and longer range, but the Cyberster gives up rear seats and luggage space.

Which one charges faster?

The EQA is quicker on AC charging at 11 kW versus 7 kW. The Cyberster is quicker at a DC fast charger, supporting 144 kW against the EQA’s 100 kW.

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