Verdict
The EQV suits a Malaysian buyer who can charge regularly and needs a seven-seat MPV, pairing a 90 kWh battery with 374 km of range, 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging. Its RM160 annual road tax is also far below the Vito Tourer’s RM436. But the Vito Tourer is the more practical people carrier: it seats 10, has a 3,430 mm wheelbase and is 230 mm longer. Its 208 hp, 350 Nm 1,991 cc turbo petrol powertrain and 70-litre tank avoid charging dependence.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need electric running, 374 km of stated range and seven-seat luxury features such as power sliding doors, a twin sunroof and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if carrying up to 10 people matters more than EV charging, and you want the longer 5,370 mm body, rear-wheel drive and auto parking.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM435,000.
- Powertrain: EQV has one 201 hp/362 Nm electric motor; Vito Tourer has a 1,991 cc 208 hp/350 Nm turbo petrol inline-four.
- Driveline: EQV front-wheel drive; Vito Tourer rear-wheel drive.
- Capacity: EQV seats 7 with a 610-litre boot; Vito Tourer seats 10.
- Dimensions: EQV is 5,140 mm long with a 3,200 mm wheelbase; Vito Tourer is 5,370 mm long with a 3,430 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: EQV RM160 per year; Vito Tourer RM436 per year.
EQV
- 90 kWh battery with 374 km stated range
- 110 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging
- Power sliding doors, twin sunroof and 360-degree camera
- Seven seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10
- No auto parking, where the Vito Tourer has it
- Shorter 5,140 mm body and 3,200 mm wheelbase
Vito Tourer
- 10-seat cabin
- Longer 5,370 mm body and 3,430 mm wheelbase
- Auto parking and rear-wheel drive
- RM436 annual road tax versus RM160 for the EQV
- No electric range or AC/DC charging capability
- No twin sunroof, power sliding doors or 360-degree camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM450,350 | RM435,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 362 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 374 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,901 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 2,635 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/55R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/55R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Twin Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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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EQV vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQV or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The EQV is better for buyers with reliable charging who want a seven-seat electric MPV with 374 km of stated range. The Vito Tourer is better when 10-seat capacity and a longer 3,430 mm wheelbase take priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM15,350 more than the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer.
How do the EQV and Vito Tourer differ for long-distance use?
The EQV uses a 90 kWh battery, with 374 km stated range and charging at up to 110 kW DC. The Vito Tourer uses a 70-litre petrol tank, so it does not require charging stops.
