Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Verdict
At RM625,888 against RM958,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is RM333,000 cheaper yet goes much further: 673 km versus 473 km, with a slightly larger 118.0 kWh battery. It is also the only seven-seater here and has the lower RM455 road tax. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class counters with a harder hit from four motors, 579 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, plus 667 litres of boot space against 195 litres. For Malaysia, this is range and seats versus pace, luggage room and a taller 4X4-format body.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of range and the lower RM455 annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if five seats are enough and you want 579 hp, 4.7-second acceleration and 667 litres of boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888, Mercedes-Benz G-Class RM958,888
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7, Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5
- Power: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp, Mercedes-Benz G-Class 579 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 seconds, Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4.7 seconds
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 673 km, Mercedes-Benz G-Class 473 km
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 195 litres, Mercedes-Benz G-Class 667 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 625,888✓ | RM 958,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | 4 motors |
| Power | 355 hp | 579 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 4.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 118.0 kWh✓ | 116.0 kWh |
| EV range | 673 km✓ | 473 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Boot space | 195 L | 667 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 455✓ | RM 1,340 |
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.
EQS SUV
- 673 km EV range
- Seven-seat cabin
- Lower RM455 annual road tax
- 195-litre boot is much smaller
- 355 hp trails the G-Class
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h is slower
G-Class
- 579 hp from four motors
- Quicker 4.7-second 0-100 km/h
- 667-litre boot space
- 473 km range is 200 km shorter
- RM1,340 annual road tax
- Five seats only
EQS SUV vs G-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz G-Class better?
For most Malaysian family EV buyers, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the better all-rounder because it is cheaper, seats seven and has 673 km range. Choose the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if acceleration and boot space matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs RM333,000 more: RM958,888 versus RM625,888 for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Which one goes further on a full charge?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV goes further, with 673 km of EV range. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is rated at 473 km, so the EQS SUV has a 200 km advantage.