Verdict
At RM625,888, the EQS SUV costs RM463,000 less and its RM455 annual road tax is far easier to live with than the Maybach’s RM1,840. It also carries seven people and reaches 673 km, versus four seats and 560 km. The Maybach counters with 649 hp, a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time and proper massaging rear captain’s chairs. For Malaysian families who need the third row or longer intercity range, the EQS SUV is the smarter buy; the Maybach is for chauffeured four-seat travel.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of range and a far lower purchase price and annual road tax.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if four-seat rear-cabin comfort, 649 hp performance and rear-wheel steering matter more than range and cost.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Motor output: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp.
- Motor torque: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 800 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 950 Nm.
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 673 km; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 560 km.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds.
- Seating: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV seven seats; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV four seats.
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat layout with a split-folding third row.
- Longer 673 km EV range.
- Lower RM455 annual road tax.
- 355 hp and 800 Nm trail the Maybach’s 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- No massaging rear captain’s chairs or rear-wheel steering.
- Nine airbags versus the Maybach’s 11.
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Massaging, ventilated rear captain’s chairs with memory.
- Rear-wheel steering and self-levelling Airmatic air suspension.
- Four seats rather than seven.
- 560 km range is 113 km shorter.
- RM1,840 annual road tax is much higher.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM625,888✓ | RM1,088,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455✓ | RM1,840 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 355 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 800 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | 673 km✓ | 560 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 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 | 6.1 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,810 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 195 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Zeon Crossrange | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Four-link Axle | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 11 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| 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 Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 6 | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | 10-year/250,000 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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EQS SUV vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The EQS SUV is better for most buyers: it has seven seats, 673 km range and much lower road tax. Choose the Maybach EQS SUV only if its four-seat cabin, rear-seat massage functions and 4.4-second acceleration are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM463,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Do both SUVs charge at the same rate?
Yes. Both use a 118 kWh battery, support 22 kW AC charging and 200 kW DC charging. The EQS SUV still has the longer stated range at 673 km, compared with 560 km for the Maybach EQS SUV.
