Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Toyota Fortuner
Verdict
This is not a normal same-price SUV fight. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888 against the Toyota Fortuner’s RM195,880, so the gap is a huge RM430,008. For that, the EQS SUV brings a 355 hp dual-motor EV set-up, 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time, 118.0 kWh battery and 673 km range. The Fortuner answers with diesel, an 80-litre tank, 400 Nm and a taller body. Both seat seven and drive all four wheels, but they serve very different Malaysian use cases.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you want the quicker, larger, electric seven-seat SUV with 355 hp, 673 km range and AEB.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want a far cheaper seven-seat 4x4-style SUV with diesel, an 80-litre tank and a longer 5-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV dual motor electric; Toyota Fortuner 2,393 cc diesel
- Output: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp
- Size: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 5,125 mm long; Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm long
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 3,210 mm; Toyota Fortuner 2,745 mm
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 195 litres; Toyota Fortuner 200 litres
EQS SUV
- 355 hp and 6.1-second 0-100 km/h
- 673 km EV range from a 118.0 kWh battery
- 9 airbags and AEB
- RM430,008 dearer than the Fortuner
- Boot is only 195 litres
- 4-year warranty is shorter
Fortuner
- Much lower purchase price
- 80-litre diesel tank
- 5-year warranty
- 148 hp is far down on the EQS SUV
- AEB is not listed
- RM754 yearly road tax is higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 625,888 | RM 195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | 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 | 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 2,810 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 195 litres | 200 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R22 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Zeon Crossrange | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | Four-link Axle | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | — |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| 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 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 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 | 6 | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| 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 | 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| 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 Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 455✓ | 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.
EQS SUV vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better for performance, EV range and safety kit on paper. The Toyota Fortuner is better for price, diesel refuelling and warranty length. They are both seven-seat AWD SUVs, but the buyer priorities are very different.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is RM430,008 more expensive than the Toyota Fortuner, based on RM625,888 versus RM195,880.
Which one is bigger?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is longer and wider, at 5,125 mm and 1,959 mm. The Toyota Fortuner is taller at 1,835 mm, and has a slightly larger 200-litre boot versus 195 litres.