Car Buyer's Guide

Mercedes-Benz EQS vs MG Cyberster

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz EQS

MG Cyberster

MG Cyberster

Verdict

At RM648,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM348,988 more than the MG Cyberster, but answers a very different Malaysian brief: five seats, a 610-litre boot and a claimed 782 km range make it the long-distance family car. Its 107.8-kWh battery and 200-kW DC charging also give it the stronger touring hardware. The Cyberster is the more focused two-seat convertible, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds against 6.2 seconds, with powered scissor doors and 2.5-kW V2L. Choose by use, not badge or body style.

EQS

Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you need five seats, 610 litres of luggage room and 782 km of EV range for regular long-distance travel.

Cyberster

Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a RM299,900 two-seat convertible with quicker 5.0-second acceleration and 2.5-kW V2L.

Key differences

  • Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
  • EV range: Mercedes-Benz EQS 782 km; MG Cyberster 508 km.
  • Battery and DC charging: Mercedes-Benz EQS 107.8 kWh and 200 kW; MG Cyberster 77 kWh and 144 kW.
  • 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQS 6.2 seconds; MG Cyberster 5.0 seconds.
  • Practicality: Mercedes-Benz EQS has 5 seats and a 610-litre boot; MG Cyberster has 2 seats and a 249-litre boot.
  • Size and weight: Mercedes-Benz EQS is 5,216 mm long and 2,480 kg; MG Cyberster is 4,535 mm long and 1,885 kg.

EQS

  • 782 km EV range with a 107.8-kWh battery.
  • Five seats and a 610-litre boot.
  • 200-kW DC charging and AIRMATIC air suspension.
  • RM348,988 more expensive.
  • Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.2 seconds versus 5.0 seconds.
  • No V2L, while the Cyberster supplies 2.5 kW.

Cyberster

  • Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
  • Powered scissor doors and 2.5-kW V2L.
  • 595 kg lighter than the EQS.
  • 508 km range trails the EQS by 274 km.
  • Two seats and a 249-litre boot are far less useful for passengers and luggage.
  • Lower 144-kW DC and 7-kW AC charging rates than the EQS' 200 kW and 11 kW.
Price & overview
PriceRM648,888RM299,900
Body typeSedanConvertible
SegmentLuxurySports Car
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM395RM395
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture400V architecture
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower328 hp338 hp
Motor Torque565 Nm475 Nm
Battery Capacity107.8 kWh77 kWh
EV Range782 km508 km
Charging Rate (AC)11.0 kW7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)200.0 kW144 kW
V2L2.5 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h6.2 seconds5 seconds
Top Speed210 km/h195 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,216 mm4,535 mm
Width1,926 mm1,913 mm
Height1,512 mm1,329 mm
Wheelbase3,210 mm2,690 mm
Weight2,480 kg1,885 kg
Doors42
Seats52
Boot Space610 litres249 litres
Front Tyre265/40R21245/45R19
Rear Tyre265/40R21275/40R19
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5Pirelli P Zero Elect
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMulti-Link with Air SuspensionDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link with Air SuspensionMulti-link
Front Wheels21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy19" Alloys
Rear Wheels21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy19" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt BagDriver and Passenger, Front Side
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point2 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h)Yes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Safety NotesPre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function)LED Projector
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front Seats with Memory FunctionPowered Front Seats
Rear SeatsPower-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
SunroofPanoramic, Front Tilt and Slide
Power Sockets1 Front, 6 Front USB-C2 USB Front
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours)Map Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front
Audio17.7" 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 System7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchTwo Windows, Auto Up & Down
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and GoAdaptive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationPowered with Contactless OperationManual Operation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, 360-degree Camera
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Power DoorPowered Scissor Doors
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesFront and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer4 years7 years
Warranty Notes10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty

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 Cyberster FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS or MG Cyberster better?

The EQS is better for carrying people, luggage and covering longer distances, with five seats, a 610-litre boot and 782 km range. The Cyberster is better for open-top driving and outright acceleration, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.

What is the price difference?

The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888 and the MG Cyberster costs RM299,900, so the EQS costs RM348,988 more.

Which charges faster, the Mercedes-Benz EQS or MG Cyberster?

The EQS charges faster on both quoted inputs: 200 kW DC versus 144 kW, and 11 kW AC versus 7 kW. It also has the larger 107.8-kWh battery, compared with 77 kWh for the Cyberster.

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