Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM150,000 gap is a choice between pace and long-distance usefulness. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has 649 hp, 950 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time, but its 571 km range is 211 km behind the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The EQS reaches 782 km from a near-identical 107.8 kWh battery, while matching the AMG’s 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging rates. It is also 220 kg lighter and brings power-adjustable, heated and ventilated rear seats plus rear screens.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if 649 hp, 950 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than an extra 211 km of range and RM150,000.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want the 782 km range, richer rear-seat kit and RM648,888 price without giving up the same charging speeds, cabin space or safety systems.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888.
- Motor output: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has 649 hp and 950 Nm from two motors; Mercedes-Benz EQS has 328 hp and 565 Nm from one motor.
- Range and battery: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has a 571 km range and 108.4 kWh battery; Mercedes-Benz EQS has a 782 km range and 107.8 kWh battery.
- Driveline and acceleration: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is all-wheel drive and does 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS is rear-wheel drive and takes 6.
- Weight and top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS weighs 2,700 kg and reaches 220 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQS weighs 2,480 kg and reaches 210 km/h.
- Rear-seat equipment: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats; Mercedes-Benz EQS has power-adjustable, heated and ventilated 60:40 rear…
AMG EQS
- 649 hp and 950 Nm from two motors
- All-wheel drive with 3.8-second 0-100 km/h pace
- Front seats add ventilation, heating and massage
- RM150,000 more expensive
- 571 km range versus 782 km
- Lacks the EQS’s rear displays, rear tablet and ventilated rear seats
EQS
- 782 km electric range from a 107.8 kWh battery
- RM150,000 lower purchase price
- Power-adjustable, heated and ventilated rear seats with rear entertainment screens
- 328 hp and 565 Nm trail the AMG EQS’s 649 hp and 950 Nm
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.4 seconds slower
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM798,888 | RM648,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,840 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 649 hp✓ | 328 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 108.4 kWh✓ | 107.8 kWh |
| EV Range | 571 km | 782 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | 200.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,700 kg | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres | 610 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| 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 Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag | 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 | 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger 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, 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 | 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 | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 | 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 |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | 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 EQS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the better long-distance and rear-passenger choice: it costs RM150,000 less, has 782 km range and more rear-seat equipment. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS for all-wheel drive, 649 hp and its 3.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888, a difference of RM150,000.
Which EQS has the longer range and faster charging?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS has the longer 782 km range, against 571 km for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS. Charging is the same on paper: both support 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
