Verdict
At RM2,488,000, the Range Rover costs RM1,862,112 more than the RM625,888 EQS SUV, and its RM3,872 annual road tax is RM3,417 higher. It is the faster choice, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds versus 6.1 seconds, with a 250 km/h top speed. The EQS SUV counters with seven seats, a 118-kWh battery, 673 km range and up to 200 kW DC charging. For Malaysian family use and lower running taxes, the Mercedes makes far more financial sense; the Range Rover is for buyers who specifically want its V8 performance and 818-litre boot.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover if you want 523 hp, a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time and an 818-litre boot, and can absorb its RM2.488 million price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if seven seats, 673 km EV range, 200 kW DC charging and a vastly lower RM455 annual road tax matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover RM2,488,000; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- Powertrain: Range Rover 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with 523 hp and 750 Nm; EQS SUV twin motors with 355 hp and 800 Nm.
- Performance: Range Rover 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and 250 km/h; EQS SUV 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Seating and boot: Range Rover has 5 seats and 818 litres; EQS SUV has 7 seats and 195 litres.
- EV capability: Range Rover is petrol-powered; EQS SUV has a 118-kWh battery, 673 km range, 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Dimensions: Range Rover is 5,052 mm long with a 2,997 mm wheelbase; EQS SUV is 5,125 mm long with a 3,210 mm wheelbase.
Range Rover
- 523 hp and 750 Nm V8 with 4.6-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 818-litre boot, against 195 litres in the EQS SUV.
- Five-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- RM2,488,000 price versus RM625,888 for the EQS SUV.
- RM3,872 annual road tax versus RM455.
- Five seats versus the EQS SUV's seven.
EQS SUV
- 118-kWh battery with 673 km range and up to 200 kW DC charging.
- Seven seats, including a sliding second row and folding third row.
- Head-up display, blind spot information system and 9 airbags.
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.6 seconds.
- 195-litre boot is far smaller than the Range Rover's 818 litres.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty versus five years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM2,488,000 | RM625,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM3,872 | RM455✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Dual VANOS | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | — |
| Torque | 750 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 88.3 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 800 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 673 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,810 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 818 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 284/45R22 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Setup | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with High-Speed Emergency Braking | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated and Memory Functions | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 6 |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Yes |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 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.
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Range Rover vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The EQS SUV is the more rational Malaysian choice: it costs RM1,862,112 less, has seven seats, 673 km of EV range and RM455 annual road tax. Choose the Range Rover only if its 523 hp V8, faster acceleration and 818-litre boot are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover costs RM2,488,000 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888. The difference is RM1,862,112 in favour of the EQS SUV.
Which is better for carrying passengers and luggage?
The EQS SUV carries seven people, while the Range Rover has five seats. But the Range Rover has an 818-litre boot, dwarfing the EQS SUV's 195 litres, so it is the better choice for luggage with its seats in use.
