Verdict
At RM625,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM329,888 more than the RM296,000 Toyota GR86, but they serve radically different Malaysian lives. The EQS SUV brings seven seats, 673 km of claimed EV range and 200 kW DC charging, while its 355 hp, 800 Nm dual-motor AWD system reaches 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. The GR86 is the lighter, smaller two-door at 1,291 kg and pairs 234 hp with a six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. Choose the Mercedes for people-moving electric luxury; choose the Toyota for a compact manual sports car.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km EV range and a 200 kW DC charging rate, and can justify its RM625,888 price.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want a RM296,000 rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual, 234 hp and far less mass to carry.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Toyota GR86 RM296,000.
- Powertrain: EQS SUV has two motors with 355 hp and 800 Nm; GR86 has a 2,387 cc petrol engine with 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- Range/fuel: EQS SUV has a 118 kWh battery and 673 km EV range; GR86 has a 50-litre petrol tank.
- Charging/transmission: EQS SUV supports 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging with a single-ratio automatic; GR86 uses a six-speed manual.
- Size and seating: EQS SUV is 5,125 mm long with seven seats; GR86 is 4,265 mm long with four seats.
- Weight and speed: EQS SUV weighs 2,810 kg and tops out at 210 km/h; GR86 weighs 1,291 kg and reaches 226 km/h.
EQS SUV
- 673 km EV range from a 118 kWh battery
- Seven seats and a 3,210 mm wheelbase
- 355 hp, 800 Nm dual-motor AWD and 6.1-second 0-100 km/h
- RM329,888 dearer than the GR86
- 2,810 kg versus the GR86's 1,291 kg
- 195-litre boot versus 226 litres
GR86
- Six-speed manual with rear-wheel drive and rear limited-slip differential
- 1,291 kg kerb weight
- RM296,000 price and 226-litre boot
- Four seats and two doors versus the EQS SUV's seven seats and five doors
- No stated autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control
- No rear air-conditioning, front parking sensors or auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM625,888 | RM296,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455✓ | RM767 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 234 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 355 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 800 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 673 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| 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 | 1,291 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 | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Zeon Crossrange | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Four-link Axle | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | LED Headlamps |
| 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 | Foldable |
| 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, 2 Front USB |
| 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" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 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 | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | — |
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.
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EQS SUV vs GR86 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Toyota GR86 better?
The EQS SUV is better for carrying up to seven people, electric driving and long claimed range. The GR86 is better if a compact rear-wheel-drive coupe and six-speed manual matter more than space, charging and driver assistance.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888 and the Toyota GR86 costs RM296,000, so the EQS SUV is RM329,888 more expensive.
Which is quicker and cheaper to tax each year?
The EQS SUV is marginally quicker to 100 km/h at 6.1 seconds versus 6.3 seconds. Its annual road tax is also lower at RM455, compared with RM767 for the GR86.