Verdict
The EQC is 50% more powerful, the EQV has a 19% bigger boot, while the EQC goes 14% further on a charge. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 393,888✓ | RM 450,350 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm✓ | 362 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 80.0 kWh | 90 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 437 km✓ | 374 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110.0 kW | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 1 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,761 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,884 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 2,175 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 245/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Multi-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Multi-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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 | 60:40 Split Fold | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | — | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with contactless operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 545 | RM 160✓ |
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.