Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV vs Toyota GR Supra
Verdict
The Maybach EQS SUV is 41% more powerful, the GR Supra is about 36% cheaper, while the Maybach EQS SUV has a 34% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,088,888 | RM 698,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 383 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| 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 | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,294 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Weight | 3,075 kg | 1,570 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres✓ | 290 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/45R21 | 255/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/45R21 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering | Adaptive Variable Suspension, Electronically Controlled Limited-slip Differential, Front Performance Rod |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions | 8-way Power Adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled | 2 Front |
| 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 | 8.8" Touchscreen Navigation System with Bluetooth, USB, AUX, Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| 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 2,125 |
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.