Verdict
At RM459,000, the Lotus Emeya undercuts the RM798,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS by RM339,888, while delivering a longer 610-km EV range and far quicker 22-kW AC and 420-kW DC charging. That matters for Malaysian buyers planning frequent interstate runs or relying on public DC chargers. The AMG EQS is quicker to 100 km/h at 3.8 seconds, has a 610-litre boot and brings markedly richer rear-seat and front-seat equipment. But the Lotus reaches 250 km/h against 220 km/h, and its five-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty is longer in time.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if lower entry cost, 610 km of range and 420-kW DC charging matter more than cabin luxury features.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 3.8-second acceleration, a larger boot and substantially more comfort and safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888.
- EV range: Lotus Emeya 610 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 571 km.
- Charging: Lotus Emeya 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Performance: Lotus Emeya 603 hp, 710 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.15 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp, 950 Nm and 3.8 seconds.
- Practicality: Lotus Emeya 509-litre boot with fixed rear seats; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610-litre boot with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Warranty: Lotus Emeya five years/150,000 km vehicle and eight years/200,000 km battery; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS four years/unlimited mileage vehicle and 10…
Emeya
- RM339,888 lower purchase price.
- Longer 610-km EV range.
- Faster 22-kW AC and 420-kW DC charging.
- Slower 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.8 seconds.
- Smaller 509-litre boot and fixed rear seats.
- Fewer airbags: eight versus 11.
AMG EQS
- Quicker 3.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint with 950 Nm.
- 610-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Ventilated, heated and massage front seats with memory functions.
- Costs RM339,888 more.
- Shorter 571-km EV range.
- Slower 11-kW AC and 200-kW DC charging.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,000✓ | RM798,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440✓ | RM1,840 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 610 km✓ | 571 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW✓ | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.15 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,700 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference 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; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | Tyre puncture repair kit | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 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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Emeya vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The Lotus Emeya is the stronger buy for range, charging speed and price. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS for faster acceleration, a larger boot, 11 airbags and far more front-seat comfort equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM339,888 more than the Lotus Emeya: RM798,888 versus RM459,000.
Which EV charges faster?
The Lotus Emeya charges faster on both systems, rated at 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is rated at 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
