Verdict
Both EQS variants sit at RM648,888, so this is not a normal pay-more-get-more choice. The Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 450+ AMG Line is the distance car, with 782 km range and lower RM395 annual road tax. The Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 500 4Matic CKD trades that for two motors, all-wheel drive, 443 hp, 828 Nm and a much quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. For Malaysia, the decision is simple: range and running cost, or stronger shove and AWD traction.
EQS 450+ AMG Line
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 450+ AMG Line if you want the longer 782 km range, lower RM395 road tax and the 21-inch AMG multi-spoke wheel package.
EQS 500 4Matic CKD
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 500 4Matic CKD if you want two-motor all-wheel drive, 443 hp and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Assembly: Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 450+ AMG Line Germany CBU; Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 500 4Matic CKD Malaysia CKD
- Motors and driveline: 1 motor, rear-wheel drive; 2 motors, all-wheel drive
- Output: 328 hp and 565 Nm; 443 hp and 828 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds; 4.8 seconds
- EV range and battery: 782 km from 107.8 kWh; 696 km from 108.4 kWh
- Road tax: RM395 per year; RM715 per year
EQS 450+ AMG Line
- Longer 782 km EV range
- Lower RM395 annual road tax
- 21-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels
- Less powerful at 328 hp and 565 Nm
- Slower 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Rear-wheel drive only, while the other car has all-wheel drive
EQS 500 4Matic CKD
- Stronger 443 hp and 828 Nm output
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- Two-motor all-wheel drive
- Shorter 696 km EV range
- Higher RM715 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 648,888 | RM 648,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 328 hp | 443 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | 828 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 107.8 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 782 km✓ | 696 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | 200.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,480 kg | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres | 610 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/40R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| 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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| 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 | 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, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| 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 | 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) | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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 | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| 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, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | 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 395✓ | RM 715 |
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 450+ AMG Line vs EQS 500 4Matic CKD FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 450+ AMG Line or Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 500 4Matic CKD better?
The EQS 450+ AMG Line is better for range and lower road tax. The EQS 500 4Matic CKD is better for performance, with 443 hp, 828 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. Both the Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 450+ AMG Line and Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 500 4Matic CKD are priced at RM648,888.
Which Mercedes-Benz EQS variant has the longer range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 450+ AMG Line has the longer range at 782 km. The Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 500 4Matic CKD is rated at 696 km.