Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQV makes the stronger case if home or public charging suits the routine: its 90 kWh battery has a quoted 374 km range, RM160 annual road tax and a 610-litre boot. The Toyota Vellfire counters with a 2.5-litre petrol engine, 9.1 L/100 km rating and 170 km/h top speed, plus a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Both seat seven and have 360-degree cameras, but the EQV brings a 3,200 mm wheelbase and 362 Nm; choose the Vellfire for its longer standard cover and petrol refuelling.
EQV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you can charge regularly and want 374 km of EV range, a 610-litre boot and RM160 yearly road tax.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you want petrol refuelling, a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and ventilated front seats.
Key differences
- Powertrain: EQV has one 201 hp, 362 Nm electric motor; Vellfire has a 2,494 cc petrol engine with 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Energy use: EQV has a 90 kWh battery and 374 km EV range; Vellfire is rated at 9.1 L/100 km with a 60-litre tank.
- Annual road tax: EQV is RM160; Vellfire is RM835.
- Luggage space: EQV has 610 litres; Vellfire has 510 litres.
- Wheelbase: EQV measures 3,200 mm; Vellfire measures 3,000 mm.
- Warranty: EQV has two years/200,000 km plus an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty; Vellfire has five years/unlimited mileage.
EQV
- 374 km quoted EV range from a 90 kWh battery
- 610-litre boot and 3,200 mm wheelbase
- RM160 annual road tax; 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus the Vellfire's five-year unlimited-mileage cover
- 160 km/h top speed versus 170 km/h
- 2,635 kg kerb weight versus 2,105 kg
Vellfire
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Ventilated front seats and power-adjustable ottoman middle-row captain seats
- 19-inch alloy wheels and soft-close powered sliding doors
- RM835 annual road tax versus RM160
- 510-litre boot versus 610 litres
- 180 hp and 235 Nm versus the EQV's 201 hp and 362 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM450,350 | RM448,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp |
| Torque | — | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 362 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 374 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 170 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,901 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,635 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/55R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/55R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Twin Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 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.
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EQV vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQV or Toyota Vellfire better?
The EQV is the better choice for regular charging, lower RM160 road tax and a larger 610-litre boot. Choose the Vellfire if petrol refuelling and its five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM450,350, which is RM2,350 more than the Toyota Vellfire at RM448,000.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The EQV has lower annual road tax at RM160, compared with RM835 for the petrol Vellfire.