Verdict
The EQS is the quicker, longer-legged luxury EV sedan at RM648,888, with 443 hp, 828 Nm and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The EQS SUV costs RM625,888 and trades pace for people-carrying: seven seats, five doors and a taller body. Its 118 kWh battery is larger than the EQS’ 108.4 kWh pack, but range is lower at 673 km versus 696 km, and kerb weight rises to 2,810 kg. For Malaysia, the SUV also has lower annual road tax at RM455 against RM715.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want the faster car, the longer EV range and a proper 610-litre boot.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, easier cabin access from an SUV body and 22 kW AC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888
- Motor output: Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp/828 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp/800 Nm
- Acceleration: Mercedes-Benz EQS 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 seconds
- Battery and range: Mercedes-Benz EQS 108.4 kWh/696 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 118 kWh/673 km
- Seats and boot: Mercedes-Benz EQS 5 seats/610 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 7 seats/195 litres
- AC charging: Mercedes-Benz EQS 11 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 22 kW
EQS
- Quicker by 1.3 seconds from 0-100 km/h
- Higher motor output at 443 hp and 828 Nm
- Longer 696 km EV range and much larger 610-litre boot
- Costs RM23,000 more
- Only five seats versus seven in the SUV
- Higher annual road tax at RM715 versus RM455
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding second row and split-folding third row
- 22 kW AC charging, double the EQS’ 11 kW rate
- Lower purchase price and lower annual road tax
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 673 km EV range despite the larger battery
- Only 195 litres of boot space with all seats in use
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 648,888 | RM 625,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 443 hp✓ | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | 828 Nm✓ | 800 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 108.4 kWh | 118 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 696 km✓ | 673 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,480 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag | 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 | 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 | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 6 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 715 | RM 455✓ |
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 vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The EQS is better for driving range, acceleration and luggage space. The EQS SUV is better if you need seven seats and faster 22 kW AC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is RM23,000 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The EQS SUV is more practical for carrying people, with seven seats. The EQS is better for luggage, with 610 litres of boot space versus 195 litres in the SUV.