Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888 against RM2,238,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class, a huge RM1.44 million gap before annual road tax: RM1,840 versus RM6,549. The EQS is the rational Malaysian luxury sedan if home or destination charging suits your routine, with a 108.4-kWh battery, 571-km EV range and 610-litre boot. The AMG S-Class is 0.5 seconds quicker to 100 km/h at 3.3 seconds and gives rear occupants far more dedicated comfort equipment. It is the more indulgent chauffeured choice.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 571 km of electric range, a 610-litre boot and far lower purchase and road-tax costs.
AMG S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if rear-seat massage, ventilation, an ottoman and a 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than cost.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM6,549.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 3.3 seconds.
- Electric range: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 571 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 31 km.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 350 litres.
- Kerb weight: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 2,700 kg; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 2,385 kg.
AMG EQS
- 108.4-kWh battery with 571 km EV range
- 200-kW DC charging and 11-kW AC charging
- 610-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- 0-100 km/h is 3.8 seconds, versus 3.3 seconds
- Rear seats lack the AMG S-Class's ventilation, massage, recline, ottoman and leg rest
- Heavier at 2,700 kg versus 2,385 kg
AMG S-Class
- Quicker 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 290 km/h top speed
- Outer rear seats get heating, ventilation, massage and one-touch recline
- Powered rear sunshades, soft-close doors and rear entertainment displays
- Costs RM1.44 million more
- EV range is only 31 km versus 571 km
- 350-litre boot is 260 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM798,888✓ | RM2,238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,840✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 32-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing and PHEV assistance |
| Capacity | — | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 603 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 8 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 649 hp✓ | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 108.4 kWh✓ | 13.1 kWh |
| EV Range | 571 km✓ | 31 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 3.7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 seconds | 3.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 290 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | 2,700 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 255/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R21 | 285/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (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 | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Forged Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) | 12 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | Yes |
| 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| 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 | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 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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AMG EQS vs AMG S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class better?
The AMG EQS is better for electric commuting, luggage space and running costs, with 571 km of range and a 610-litre boot. Choose the AMG S-Class for stronger acceleration and its much more comprehensively equipped rear cabin.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM1.44 million more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
Which one is better for rear passengers?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is decisively better for rear passengers. Its outer rear seats have memory, heating, ventilation, massage and one-touch recline, while the left seat adds a powered ottoman and leg rest. The AMG EQS instead has split-folding rear seats.
