Verdict
At RM450,350, the EQV undercuts the RM548,000 Alphard by RM97,650 and gives a Malaysian buyer a 90-kWh battery, 374 km claimed range, 610-litre boot and a 3,200-mm wheelbase. Its RM160 annual road tax is far easier on the running budget than the Alphard’s RM754. The Toyota counters with a 274-hp/430-Nm 2.4-litre turbo petrol powertrain, 19-inch wheels, Ottoman middle-row captain’s chairs and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose by charging access: the EQV needs it; the Alphard does not.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you can charge regularly and want the lower purchase price, 374 km EV range and 610-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you need petrol refuelling flexibility, stronger 274-hp performance and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Powertrain: EQV has one 201-hp/362-Nm electric motor; Alphard has a 2,393-cc turbo petrol engine with 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Range/economy: EQV claims 374 km from a 90-kWh battery; Alphard is rated at 9 L/100 km with a 75-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: EQV 610 litres; Alphard 510 litres.
- Wheelbase: EQV 3,200 mm; Alphard 3,000 mm.
- Warranty and road tax: EQV has two years/200,000 km plus an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty and RM160 road tax; Alphard has five years/unlimited mileage…
EQV
- 90-kWh battery with 374 km claimed range
- 610-litre boot and 3,200-mm wheelbase
- RM160 annual road tax
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus the Alphard’s five-year unlimited-mileage cover
- 160 km/h top speed versus 180 km/h
- Single-zone rear air-con versus dual-zone rear climate control
Alphard
- 274 hp and 430 Nm from the 2.4-litre turbo petrol engine
- Ottoman middle-row captain’s chairs
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- RM97,650 dearer to buy
- RM754 annual road tax versus RM160
- 510-litre boot versus the EQV’s 610 litres
| 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 | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | — | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 274 hp |
| Torque | — | 430 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87.5 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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.
Used EQV & Alphard for sale
EQV vs Alphard FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQV or Toyota Alphard better?
The EQV is the better choice for owners with dependable charging, lower road tax and a larger boot. The Alphard suits buyers who require petrol refuelling, 274 hp and 430 Nm, plus a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard costs RM97,650 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQV.
How quickly can the Mercedes-Benz EQV charge?
The EQV supports AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC charging at up to 110 kW. Its battery capacity is 90 kWh and its claimed range is 374 km.
