Verdict
At RM450,350 against RM226,300, the Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM224,050 more, but it answers a very different Malaysian brief: seven seats, a 610-litre boot and 374 km of EV range. The Toyota Hilux is the more affordable five-seat all-wheel-drive alternative, with 473 Nm from two motors and a faster 125 kW DC charging ceiling. Yet its 257 km range is 117 km shorter. For carrying people over longer intercity EV journeys, the EQV is the clearer fit; the Hilux makes sense when all-wheel drive and torque matter more than passenger capacity.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, a 610-litre boot and 374 km of range for family or executive passenger duties.
Pick the Toyota Hilux if you want the RM224,050 saving, all-wheel drive, 473 Nm and 125 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350; Toyota Hilux RM226,300.
- EV range: EQV 374 km; Hilux 257 km.
- Battery: EQV 90 kWh; Hilux 59.2 kWh.
- Driveline and motors: EQV front-wheel drive with one motor; Hilux all-wheel drive with two motors.
- Seating: EQV seven seats; Hilux five seats.
- DC charging: EQV 110 kW; Hilux 125 kW.
EQV
- 374 km range from a 90 kWh battery.
- Seven seats and 610 litres of boot space.
- Power sliding doors, twin sunroof and 360-degree camera.
- RM224,050 dearer than the Hilux.
- Front-wheel drive and 362 Nm trail the Hilux's all-wheel drive and 473 Nm.
- 110 kW DC charging is below the Hilux's 125 kW rate.
Hilux
- RM224,050 lower purchase price.
- All-wheel drive, two motors and 473 Nm.
- 125 kW DC charging and a full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre.
- 257 km range is 117 km shorter than the EQV's.
- Five seats versus the EQV's seven.
- No powered sliding doors or twin sunroof.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM450,350 | RM226,300✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Pickup |
| Segment | Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 193 hp |
| Motor Torque | 362 Nm | 473 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 90 kWh✓ | 59.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 374 km✓ | 257 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 10 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | 125 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,140 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,901 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 3,085 mm |
| Weight | 2,635 kg | 2,455 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/55R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/55R17 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | De Dion Rear Axle |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" Aero 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) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row | 60:40 Tip-up base |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Twin Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| 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 | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for 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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EQV vs Hilux FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQV or Toyota Hilux better?
The EQV is better for moving up to seven people with a 610-litre boot and 374 km of range. The Hilux is better if all-wheel drive, 473 Nm and lower purchase cost take priority over seating capacity and range.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM224,050 more than the Toyota Hilux.
Which one charges faster on DC power?
The Toyota Hilux has the higher DC charging rate at 125 kW, compared with 110 kW for the Mercedes-Benz EQV. The EQV counters with a larger 90 kWh battery and a 374 km range, versus 59.2 kWh and 257 km.
