Mercedes-Benz EQS vs MG Cyberster
Verdict
These are very different EVs. The EQS costs RM648,888 against RM299,900, and the extra money buys size, range and cabin practicality: 696 km from a 108.4 kWh battery, five seats and 610 litres of boot space. The Cyberster is the indulgence play, a two-seat convertible with 508 km of range and rear-wheel drive, but it is barely slower at 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h versus 4.8. For Malaysia, the EQS is the long-distance family car; the MG is the weekend car with much lower outlay.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you need five seats, 610 litres of boot space, 696 km of EV range and dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat electric convertible with rear-wheel drive, a seven-year warranty and a much lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Body and seats: EQS sedan with 5 seats; Cyberster convertible with 2 seats
- Motor and drive: EQS dual motor AWD with 443 hp; Cyberster single motor RWD with 338 hp
- Battery and range: EQS 108.4 kWh and 696 km; Cyberster 77.0 kWh and 508 km
- Performance: EQS 0-100 km/h in 4.8 s and 210 km/h; Cyberster 5.0 s and 195 km/h
- Size and boot: EQS 5,216 mm long and 610 L; Cyberster 4,535 mm long and 249 L
- Airbags and warranty: EQS 11 airbags and 4 years; Cyberster 4 airbags and 7 years
EQS
- 696 km EV range
- Five seats and 610-litre boot
- 443 hp dual-motor AWD
- RM715 yearly road tax
- 5,216 mm length
- Four-year warranty
Cyberster
- Two-seat convertible body
- Seven-year warranty
- Lower RM395 yearly road tax
- Only 249 litres of boot space
- Four airbags
- 508 km range trails the EQS
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 648,888 | RM 299,900✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 443 hp✓ | 338 hp |
| Motor Torque | 828 Nm✓ | 475 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 108.4 kWh✓ | 77 kWh |
| EV Range | 696 km✓ | 508 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW✓ | 144 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,480 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" 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) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger 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 |
| 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) | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| 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 | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Scissor Doors |
| 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✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 715 | RM 395✓ |
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?
For most buyers, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is better: five seats, 610 litres of boot space, 696 km range and 443 hp AWD. The MG Cyberster only makes more sense if you specifically want a two-seat convertible EV.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is RM348,988 more expensive, at RM648,888 versus RM299,900 for the MG Cyberster.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes further, with 696 km against the MG Cyberster’s 508 km. It also has the larger battery, at 108.4 kWh versus 77.0 kWh.