Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888, a RM150,000 step up that buys 649 hp, 950 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time. It is properly rapid, but the regular EQS answers with 782 km of range against 571 km, while its annual road tax is RM395 rather than RM1,840. Both use 200 kW DC charging, 11 kW AC charging and a near-identical 108 kWh battery. For Malaysian long-distance use, the EQS is the more rational luxury sedan; choose the AMG only if its performance is the point.
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 211 km of claimed range and RM1,445 a year in road tax.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want 782 km of range, RM395 annual road tax and rear-seat entertainment for RM150,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: RM798,888 for the AMG EQS versus RM648,888 for the EQS
- Motors and drive: two motors with all-wheel drive in the AMG EQS versus one motor with rear-wheel drive in the EQS
- Output: 649 hp and 950 Nm for the AMG EQS versus 328 hp and 565 Nm for the EQS
- Range: 571 km for the AMG EQS versus 782 km for the EQS
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: 3.8 seconds and 220 km/h for the AMG EQS versus 6.2 seconds and 210 km/h for the EQS
- Kerb weight and road tax: 2,700 kg and RM1,840/year for the AMG EQS versus 2,480 kg and RM395/year for the EQS
AMG EQS
- 649 hp and 950 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 3.8-second 0-100 km/h acceleration
- Front seats add ventilation, heating and massage
- 571 km range is 211 km shorter
- RM150,000 higher purchase price
- RM1,840 annual road tax versus RM395
EQS
- 782 km claimed range
- RM150,000 lower purchase price and RM395 annual road tax
- Rear entertainment screens, rear Android tablet and rear wireless chargers
- 328 hp and 565 Nm trail the AMG EQS
- 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.4 seconds slower
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
| 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 | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| 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 | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) | 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 | 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 better for range and running costs, delivering 782 km and RM395 annual road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better if outright pace matters, with 649 hp, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is RM150,000 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz EQS. That gap brings a second motor, all-wheel drive, 321 hp more, 385 Nm more and a 2.4-second quicker 0-100 km/h time.
Do the AMG EQS and EQS charge at different speeds?
No. Both have 11 kW AC charging and 200 kW DC charging, using 400V architecture. Their battery capacities are also close: 108.4 kWh in the AMG EQS and 107.8 kWh in the EQS.
