Verdict
At RM281,888, the Ford Everest costs RM15,000 less and brings seven seats, all-wheel drive and a 500 Nm 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel for families needing the extra row. Its 4,914 mm body is 451 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA, though the EQA’s 340-litre boot is 81 litres larger with all seats in use. The RM296,888 EQA is the city-focused choice: its 66.5 kWh battery has a quoted 429 km range, while 100 kW DC charging, active cruise control and auto parking make its smaller five-seat format easier to live with.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and 500 Nm of diesel torque for RM15,000 less.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if five seats are enough and you want 429 km of electric range, 100 kW DC charging and stronger driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888.
- Seating: Ford Everest 7 seats; Mercedes-Benz EQA 5 seats.
- Powertrain: Ford Everest 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel with 207 hp and 500 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQA single motor with 188 hp and 375 Nm.
- Driveline: Ford Everest all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQA front-wheel drive.
- Length: Ford Everest 4,914 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQA 4,463 mm.
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQA 340 litres.
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin with one-touch-tumble middle row
- 207 hp and 500 Nm 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel
- All-wheel drive and 80-litre fuel tank
- 259-litre boot is 81 litres smaller
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or auto parking
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty versus four years with unlimited mileage
EQA
- 66.5 kWh battery with 429 km quoted range
- 100 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging
- Active Brake Assist, steering correction and auto parking
- Five seats versus the Everest’s seven
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
- 188 hp and 375 Nm trail the Everest’s 207 hp and 500 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888✓ | RM296,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 375 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 429 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 100.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,463 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,040 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 340 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 7 (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 | 7 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Years/160,000 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.
Used Everest & EQA for sale
Everest vs EQA FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Mercedes-Benz EQA better?
The Everest is better for seven occupants, all-wheel drive and diesel torque. The EQA is better for electric driving, with 429 km quoted range, 100 kW DC charging, active cruise control and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA costs RM15,000 more than the Ford Everest: RM296,888 versus RM281,888.
Which has the larger boot, the Ford Everest or Mercedes-Benz EQA?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA has the larger quoted boot at 340 litres, compared with 259 litres for the Ford Everest. The Everest instead provides a third seating row, taking its capacity to seven people.
