Verdict
At RM281,888, the Ford Everest is the far more attainable seven-seat choice, with a 500 Nm 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel, 80-litre tank and RM438 annual road tax. The RM1,088,888 Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM807,000 more, but brings 649 hp, 950 Nm, a 118 kWh battery, 560 km range and 200 kW DC charging. Its 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 440-litre boot and four-seat cabin suit a very different brief. For a Malaysian family needing seven seats, the Everest is the clear fit; the Maybach is for electric luxury and rear-seat indulgence.
Everest
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, an 80-litre diesel tank and a vastly lower RM438 annual road tax.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want 649 hp, 560 km EV range, 200 kW DC charging and a four-seat luxury cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Power and torque: Ford Everest 207 hp and 500 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- Seats: Ford Everest 7; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 440 litres.
- Wheelbase: Ford Everest 2,900 mm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 3,210 mm.
- Annual road tax: Ford Everest RM438; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,840.
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin with split-folding second and third rows.
- 500 Nm diesel torque from 1,750 rpm and an 80-litre fuel tank.
- Steel spare wheel, where the Maybach has a tyre repair kit.
- 259-litre boot is 181 litres smaller than the Maybach's 440 litres.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping steering correction.
- Passive cruise control rather than adaptive cruise control.
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 118 kWh battery, 560 km range, 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Rear captain seats with massage, ventilation and memory; air suspension and rear-wheel steering.
- RM807,000 more expensive than the Ford Everest.
- Four seats versus the Everest's seven.
- RM1,840 annual road tax versus RM438.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888✓ | RM1,088,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM1,840 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 11 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 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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Everest vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The Ford Everest is better for seven occupants and lower ownership outlay. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better for outright output, EV range, charging capability, boot space and its extensively equipped four-seat cabin.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM807,000 more than the Ford Everest.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Ford Everest has lower annual road tax at RM438, compared with RM1,840 for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV.
