Verdict
The EQS sedan costs RM648,888, RM23,000 more than the RM625,888 EQS SUV, but its 782-km range is 109 km ahead and its 610-litre boot dwarfs the SUV’s 195 litres. That matters on long Malaysian interstate runs and airport-duty luggage. The SUV answers with seven seats, all-wheel drive, 355 hp and 800 Nm, plus 22-kW AC charging; it is also marginally quicker at 6.1 seconds to 100 km/h. Choose the sedan for distance and rear-seat luxury, the SUV for carrying people.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if 782 km of claimed range, a 610-litre boot and 11 airbags matter more than seven-seat capacity.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and 22-kW AC charging at a RM23,000 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- Motors, output and driveline: EQS one motor, 328 hp, 565 Nm and rear-wheel drive; EQS SUV two motors, 355 hp, 800 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- Battery and range: EQS 107.8 kWh and 782 km; EQS SUV 118 kWh and 673 km.
- AC charging: EQS 11 kW; EQS SUV 22 kW.
- Seating and boot space: EQS five seats and 610 litres; EQS SUV seven seats and 195 litres.
- Safety count: EQS 11 airbags; EQS SUV nine airbags.
EQS
- 782-km EV range, 109 km further than the SUV.
- 610-litre boot despite its five-seat layout.
- 11 airbags, plus an immobiliser and airbag-disable function.
- Five seats versus the SUV’s seven.
- 11-kW AC charging versus 22 kW.
- 328 hp and 565 Nm trail the SUV’s 355 hp and 800 Nm.
EQS SUV
- Seven seats across three rows.
- Two motors, all-wheel drive, 355 hp and 800 Nm.
- 22-kW AC charging and a RM625,888 price tag.
- 673-km range is 109 km short of the EQS sedan.
- 195-litre boot is far smaller than the sedan’s 610 litres.
- Nine airbags versus 11, and no listed immobiliser or airbag-disable function.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM648,888 | RM625,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395✓ | RM455 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 328 hp | 355 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 107.8 kWh | 118 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 782 km✓ | 673 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,480 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/40R21 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 22" Alloys |
| 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) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row 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, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| 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) | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 6 |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| 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 | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| 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 Boot Opening |
| 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 |
| 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 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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EQS vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The EQS is better for maximum range, luggage capacity and its 11-airbag count. The EQS SUV is better for families needing seven seats, all-wheel drive and faster 22-kW AC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888 and the EQS SUV costs RM625,888, so the sedan is RM23,000 more expensive.
Which Mercedes-Benz EQS has more passenger space?
The EQS SUV carries seven people with a 40:20:40 sliding second row and 50:50 third row. The EQS sedan has five seats, but provides a much larger 610-litre boot versus 195 litres.