Mercedes-Benz EQC vs Toyota Fortuner
Verdict
At RM393,888 against RM195,880, the Mercedes-Benz EQC asks RM198,008 more, and the money goes into a very different brief: 402 hp dual-motor AWD, 5.1-sec 0-100 km/h, an 80.0 kWh battery and 437 km EV range. The Toyota Fortuner is less about sprint figures here, because none is quoted, but it answers with seven seats, a 5-year warranty and an 80-litre diesel tank. The EQC also has the bigger boot, 495 litres to 200 litres, while the Fortuner is much taller at 1,835 mm.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if you want electric AWD performance, a quoted 437 km range and a five-seat SUV with more boot space.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, diesel touring range from an 80-litre tank and a longer 5-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQC RM393,888; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQC electric dual motor; Toyota Fortuner 2,393 cc diesel
- Power: Mercedes-Benz EQC 402 hp; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz EQC 5; Toyota Fortuner 7
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQC 495 litres; Toyota Fortuner 200 litres
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz EQC 2 years; Toyota Fortuner 5 years
EQC
- 402 hp dual-motor AWD
- 437 km quoted EV range
- 495-litre boot
- Costs RM198,008 more
- Only five seats
- 2-year warranty
Fortuner
- Seven-seat cabin
- 5-year warranty
- 80-litre diesel tank
- 148 hp output
- 200-litre boot space
- No auto emergency braking listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 393,888 | RM 195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.6 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 80.0 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 437 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 1 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,761 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,884 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 2,175 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Multi-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Multi-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with contactless operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 545✓ | RM 754 |
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.
EQC vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQC or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is better for performance, EV driving and boot space. The Toyota Fortuner is better for seven-seat use, warranty cover and diesel range. For family utility, the Fortuner is easier to justify.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC costs RM393,888, while the Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880. That makes the EQC RM198,008 more expensive.
Which has more space?
The Toyota Fortuner has more seats, with seven against the EQC’s five. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has the larger listed boot, at 495 litres versus 200 litres.