Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Subaru BRZ
Verdict
These two solve very different Malaysian briefs. At RM625,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the family-hauling EV: seven seats, dual motors, AWD, a 118.0 kWh battery and 673 km of range, with 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. The RM249,245 Subaru BRZ is the purer driver’s car: four seats, rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and a 2,387 cc petrol engine. It is almost as quick at 6.3 seconds and faster flat out at 226 km/h, but gives away size, airbags and AEB.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, electric range and AWD more than a low-slung manual driving experience.
Pick the Subaru BRZ if you want a rear-wheel-drive manual coupe that costs far less and is still very close on 0-100 km/h pace.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Subaru BRZ RM249,245
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7; Subaru BRZ 4
- Drivetrain: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV dual-motor AWD; Subaru BRZ 2,387 cc petrol RWD
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 s; Subaru BRZ 6.3 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 210 km/h; Subaru BRZ 226 km/h
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455/year; Subaru BRZ RM767/year
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat SUV body gives it the broader family brief
- 118.0 kWh battery with 673 km EV range
- 9 airbags and AEB listed
- Costs RM376,643 more than the BRZ
- Boot space is only 195 L versus 226 L
- Lower top speed at 210 km/h
BRZ
- Manual gearbox with rear-wheel drive
- Faster 226 km/h top speed
- Five-year warranty versus four years
- Only four seats
- AEB not listed
- Higher RM767 yearly road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 625,888 | RM 249,245✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Direct and Port Injection, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 234 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Boxer |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 355 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 800 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 673 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 226 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 2,810 kg | 1,289 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 195 litres | 226 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R22 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Zeon Crossrange | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Four-link Axle | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 6 | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System | 8" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8 Speakers |
| 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 455✓ | RM 767 |
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 vs BRZ FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Subaru BRZ better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better for family use, EV driving and safety kit on paper. The Subaru BRZ is better if you want a manual, rear-wheel-drive coupe with a lower price and higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888, while the Subaru BRZ costs RM249,245. That is a RM376,643 gap.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is slightly quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds against the Subaru BRZ’s 6.3 seconds. The difference is just 0.2 seconds.