Verdict
At RM450,350, the EQV is RM97,650 cheaper, and its 90-kWh battery delivers a stated 374 km range. Annual road tax is RM160. It also has a 610-litre boot and a 3,200-mm wheelbase. The Alphard answers with a 274-hp, 430-Nm 2.4-litre turbo petrol unit and an eight-speed automatic, plus ottoman middle-row seats and dual-zone rear air-con. Its five-year unlimited-mileage warranty comfortably beats the EQV's two-year/200,000-km cover. Charging access is the dividing line: the EQV accepts up to 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging, while the Alphard has a 75-litre petrol tank.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you can charge regularly and want RM97,650 back in your pocket, 374 km of electric range and a larger 610-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you want the more lavish rear cabin, petrol refuelling and five years of unlimited-mileage warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Powertrain: EQV single motor with 201 hp and 362 Nm; Alphard 2,393 cc turbo petrol with 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Energy use: EQV has a 90-kWh battery and 374 km range; Alphard has a 75-litre tank and a rated 9 L/100 km economy figure.
- Road tax: EQV RM160 per year; Alphard RM754 per year.
- Boot space: EQV 610 litres; Alphard 510 litres.
- Warranty: EQV two years/200,000 km plus eight-year/160,000-km battery cover; Alphard five years with unlimited mileage.
EQV
- RM97,650 lower purchase price and RM160 annual road tax.
- 90-kWh battery with a stated 374 km range; 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging.
- 610-litre boot and 3,200-mm wheelbase.
- Two-year/200,000-km vehicle warranty versus the Alphard's five-year unlimited-mileage cover.
- No head-up display, which the Alphard gets.
- Single-zone rear air-con versus the Alphard's dual-zone rear climate control.
Alphard
- 274 hp and 430 Nm from its 2.4-litre turbo petrol powertrain.
- Ottoman middle-row captain's chairs and powered rear sun shades.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and a head-up display.
- Costs RM97,650 more than the EQV.
- RM754 annual road tax versus RM160 for the EQV.
- 510-litre boot is 100 litres smaller than the EQV's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM450,350✓ | RM548,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | — | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| 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 | — | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,901 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,635 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/55R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/55R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" 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 | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available on Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Twin Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Power sliding with soft close function |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 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 Alphard FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQV or Toyota Alphard better?
The EQV is the better buy for regular charging, lower RM160 road tax and a 610-litre boot. Choose the Alphard for its 274 hp petrol powertrain, ottoman middle-row seats and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard costs RM97,650 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQV.
Which MPV has more luggage space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV has the larger boot at 610 litres, against 510 litres in the Toyota Alphard. That is a 100-litre advantage.
