Verdict
There is no price premium to debate here: the EQS 500 4Matic CKD gets two motors, all-wheel drive, 443 hp and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time for the same outlay. The EQS 450+ AMG Line answers with the more useful 782-km quoted range, 86 km beyond the 500’s 696 km, plus RM320 less annual road tax. Pick by usage. The 450+ suits distance-led ownership, while the 500 is plainly the performance choice. Their 200-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging limits are identical.
EQS 450+ AMG Line
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 450+ AMG Line if maximum quoted range and lower RM395 annual road tax matter more than outright acceleration.
EQS 500 4Matic CKD
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 500 4Matic CKD if you want all-wheel drive, 443 hp and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time at no extra purchase cost.
Key differences
- Price: RM648,888 | RM648,888
- Motors and driveline: 1 motor, rear-wheel drive | 2 motors, all-wheel drive
- Motor output: 328 hp and 565 Nm | 443 hp and 828 Nm
- Battery and quoted range: 107.8 kWh and 782 km | 108.4 kWh and 696 km
- 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds
- Annual road tax: RM395 | RM715
EQS 450+ AMG Line
- 782-km quoted range, 86 km farther
- RM320 lower annual road tax
- 21-inch AMG multi-spoke wheels
- 115 hp and 263 Nm less than the EQS 500 4Matic CKD
- 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.8 seconds
- No rear foglamp
EQS 500 4Matic CKD
- 443 hp, 828 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- Rear foglamp fitted
- 696-km quoted range is 86 km shorter
- RM715 annual road tax is RM320 higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM648,888 | RM648,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395✓ | RM715 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 328 hp | 443 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | 828 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 107.8 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 782 km✓ | 696 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | 200.0 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 | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 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 | 2,480 kg | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres | 610 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/40R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Pirelli P Zero |
| 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 Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 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; 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 |
| 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 and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets | 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 450+ AMG Line vs EQS 500 4Matic CKD FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 450+ AMG Line or Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 500 4Matic CKD better?
The EQS 500 4Matic CKD is better for performance, with 443 hp, all-wheel drive and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The EQS 450+ AMG Line is better for quoted range, reaching 782 km against 696 km, and has lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. Both the Mercedes-Benz EQS EQS 450+ AMG Line and EQS EQS 500 4Matic CKD cost RM648,888.
Do the two EQS variants charge at different speeds?
No. Both have 11 kW AC charging and 200 kW DC charging capability. The EQS 450+ AMG Line has the longer quoted range despite its slightly smaller 107.8-kWh battery versus 108.4 kWh.
