Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888 to the Porsche Cayenne’s RM609,000, but its 107.8-kWh battery, 782-km EV range and RM395 annual road tax make a strong Malaysian case for buyers able to charge regularly. It is also the longer car, with a 3,210-mm wheelbase and rear-seat heating and ventilation. The Cayenne counters with 348 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a more useful 772-litre boot. Its RM1,632 road tax and 10.8 L/100 km rated consumption are the trade-offs.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if a 782-km electric range, far lower RM395 annual road tax and a more lavish rear-cabin specification matter more than outright pace and boot volume.
Cayenne
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you want all-wheel drive, a quicker 5.7-second sprint and a 772-litre boot in a shorter SUV body.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000.
- Powertrain: EQS has one 328-hp, 565-Nm electric motor and a 107.8-kWh battery; Cayenne has a 348-hp, 500-Nm 2,995-cc turbo petrol engine.
- Performance: EQS reaches 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h; Cayenne does 5.7 seconds and 248 km/h.
- Running costs: EQS road tax is RM395 per year; Cayenne road tax is RM1,632 per year, with rated consumption of 10.8 L/100 km.
- Practicality: EQS boot space is 610 litres; Cayenne boot space is 772 litres.
- Size: EQS is 5,216 mm long with a 3,210-mm wheelbase; Cayenne is 4,930 mm long with a 2,895-mm wheelbase.
EQS
- 782-km EV range from a 107.8-kWh battery
- RM395 annual road tax
- Rear seats are power-adjustable, heated and ventilated
- RM39,888 dearer
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.2 versus 5.7 seconds
- Smaller 610-litre boot versus 772 litres
Cayenne
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- All-wheel drive
- 772-litre boot
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM395
- Rated petrol consumption of 10.8 L/100 km
- No rear air-conditioning listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM648,888 | RM609,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 348 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 328 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 107.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 782 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 2,480 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres | 772 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/40R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Two Outer Rear 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, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For 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 with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release |
| 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, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| 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 | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose 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 | Push Start Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 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 vs Cayenne FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS or Porsche Cayenne better?
The EQS is better for low annual road tax, rated 782-km electric range and rear-seat comfort. The Cayenne is better for a quicker 5.7-second sprint, all-wheel drive and its 772-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM39,888 more than the Porsche Cayenne.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The EQS has much lower annual road tax at RM395, compared with RM1,632 for the Cayenne. That is a RM1,237 yearly difference.