Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs Toyota Fortuner
Verdict
At RM1,088,888 against RM195,880, these two SUVs answer very different Malaysian briefs. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is the indulgent, electric four-seater: 649 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, a 118.0 kWh battery and 560 km of range. The Toyota Fortuner is the pragmatic diesel 4x4: seven seats, an 80-litre tank, 400 Nm and a five-year warranty. The Maybach is quicker, wider and safer on paper; the Fortuner carries more people and costs RM893,008 less.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want a four-seat electric luxury SUV with 649 hp, 560 km of range and much stronger on-paper performance.
Fortuner
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, diesel range from an 80-litre tank and a much lower RM195,880 entry price.
Key differences
- Price: RM1,088,888 for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs RM195,880 for the Toyota Fortuner
- Seats: 4 in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs 7 in the Toyota Fortuner
- Powertrain: dual-motor electric in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs 2,393 cc diesel in the Toyota Fortuner
- Power: 649 hp in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs 148 hp in the Toyota Fortuner
- Boot space: 440 litres in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs 200 litres in the Toyota Fortuner
- Road tax: RM1,840 a year for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs RM754 a year for the Toyota Fortuner
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
- 560 km EV range from a 118.0 kWh battery
- 11 airbags and AEB listed
- Costs RM893,008 more than the Fortuner
- Only four seats
- Higher RM1,840 yearly road tax
Fortuner
- Seven-seat cabin
- 400 Nm diesel torque and 80-litre fuel tank
- Five-year warranty
- 148 hp is far below the Maybach's 649 hp
- 200-litre boot is smaller than the Maybach's 440 litres
- AEB is not listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,088,888 | RM 195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.6 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 649 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 560 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 3,075 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R21 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade | — |
| 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 | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| 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 | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,840 | RM 754✓ |
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.
Maybach EQS SUV vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better for luxury, EV performance and safety equipment on paper. The Toyota Fortuner is better if you need seven seats, diesel running and a far lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM893,008 more than the Toyota Fortuner.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Toyota Fortuner has the advantage for carrying people with seven seats against four. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV counters with a larger 440-litre boot versus 200 litres.