Verdict
At just RM3,148 apart, the Mercedes-Benz EQB and Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer split by purpose, not price. The EQB gives the private buyer a 288 hp/520 Nm dual-motor AWD EV, 423 km range, 100 kW DC charging and lower RM305 road tax. The Vito Tourer counters as a 5,370 mm-long, 10-seat MPV with a 3,430 mm wheelbase, 70-litre petrol tank and rear climate control. For a Malaysian family, the EQB feels more like the tech-led daily car; the Vito is the people mover.
EQB
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if you want seven seats, EV running, AWD and the stronger 288 hp/520 Nm output in a shorter SUV body.
Vito Tourer
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need 10 seats, a longer 3,430 mm wheelbase and petrol refuelling rather than charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQB RM338,888; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM342,036
- Powertrain output: EQB 288 hp/520 Nm from two electric motors; Vito Tourer 208 hp/350 Nm from a 1,991 cc turbo petrol engine
- Seating: EQB 7 seats; Vito Tourer 10 seats
- Size: EQB 4,684 mm long with 2,829 mm wheelbase; Vito Tourer 5,370 mm long with 3,430 mm wheelbase
- Energy: EQB 66.5 kWh battery, 423 km range and 100 kW DC charging; Vito Tourer 70-litre petrol tank
- Infotainment: EQB 10.25-inch MBUX touchscreen; Vito Tourer 7-inch Audio 30 touchscreen
EQB
- 288 hp and 520 Nm from two electric motors, with all-wheel drive
- 423 km EV range, 11 kW AC charging and 100 kW DC charging
- 10.25-inch MBUX, surround view camera, navigation and head-up display
- Only seven seats against the Vito Tourer’s 10
- Shorter cabin footprint: 4,684 mm length and 2,829 mm wheelbase versus 5,370 mm and 3,430 mm
- Rear cabin cooling is rear vents only, not a separate single-zone automatic rear system
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with 10 three-point seat belts
- Much larger body and wheelbase for passenger-carrying work
- Heated front seats and single-zone automatic rear air-conditioning
- Lower output at 208 hp and 350 Nm versus the EQB’s 288 hp and 520 Nm
- No 423 km electric range or 100 kW DC charging; it runs on petrol
- Less digital kit: 7-inch screen, analogue instruments, no listed navigation or head-up display
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 338,888✓ | RM 342,036 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 208 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 520 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 423 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 1 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,684 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,667 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 2,175 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Five-spoke Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Five-spoke Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Touchpad, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with contactless operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 436 |
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.
EQB vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQB or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The EQB is better as a private family car thanks to its EV powertrain, AWD, stronger output and richer tech. The Vito Tourer is better only if carrying up to 10 people is the main job.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM3,148 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQB.
Which one carries more people?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer carries more people with 10 seats and 10 three-point seat belts. The Mercedes-Benz EQB has seven seats and seven three-point seat belts.