Verdict
At RM798,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM60,000 more than the RM738,888 S-Class, but brings 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time against 362 hp, 500 Nm and 5.2 seconds. Its 108.4-kWh battery delivers 571 km of EV range and accepts 200 kW DC charging, far more usable for electric-only travel than the S-Class’s 28.6-kWh, 100-km plug-in hybrid setup and 60 kW limit. The S-Class answers with a more lavish rear cabin, 14 airbags and CKD assembly. For a chauffeur-driven Malaysian buyer, the S-Class is the more focused luxury sedan; the AMG EQS suits those ready to charge regularly and wanting serious performance.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 571 km of EV range, 200 kW DC charging, a 610-litre boot and 3.8-second acceleration.
S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if rear-seat comfort matters most, with power-adjustable outer rear seats, an ottoman, rear screens and powered sunshades.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888.
- Performance: AMG EQS 649 hp and 950 Nm with 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds; S-Class 362 hp and 500 Nm with 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.
- Electric range and battery: AMG EQS 571 km from 108.4 kWh; S-Class 100 km from 28.6 kWh.
- DC charging: AMG EQS 200 kW; S-Class 60 kW.
- Boot space: AMG EQS 610 litres; S-Class 350 litres.
- Kerb weight: AMG EQS 2,700 kg; S-Class 2,385 kg.
AMG EQS
- 571 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging.
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and 3.8-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 610-litre boot and 10-year/250,000-km traction-battery warranty.
- Costs RM60,000 more.
- Heavier at 2,700 kg versus 2,385 kg.
- Rear seats lack the S-Class’s powered adjustment, ventilation, massage, ottoman and leg rest.
S-Class
- Power-adjustable, ventilated and massaging outer rear seats with a left-side ottoman and leg rest.
- 14 airbags, versus 11 in the AMG EQS.
- Lower purchase price, lower 2,385-kg weight and 250 km/h top speed.
- Only 100 km of EV range versus 571 km.
- 60 kW DC charging is far below the AMG EQS’s 200 kW.
- 350-litre boot is 260 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM798,888 | RM738,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,840✓ | RM2,128 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC with Electric Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 649 hp✓ | 147 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 108.4 kWh✓ | 28.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 571 km✓ | 100 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW✓ | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 seconds✓ | 5.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 22 g/km |
| 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 | — | 67 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R21 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| 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 | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) | 14 (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 with Illumination and Rear Belt Bags |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer 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, 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 | 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 and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| 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, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| 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 | 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 | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The AMG EQS is better for electric range, charging speed, boot capacity and outright acceleration. The S-Class is better for rear-seat luxury, with ventilated and massaging rear seats, an ottoman, rear entertainment displays and powered sunshades.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM60,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: RM798,888 versus RM738,888.
Which one is better for long electric-only journeys?
The AMG EQS. Its 108.4-kWh battery is rated for 571 km and can DC charge at 200 kW, compared with the S-Class’s 28.6-kWh battery, 100-km EV range and 60 kW DC charging rate.
