Verdict
The GAC M8 costs RM328,800 against the Mercedes-Benz EQV’s RM450,350, a RM121,550 gap that buys the EQV a 90 kWh battery, 374 km EV range and 610-litre boot. It is the cleaner choice for buyers able to charge regularly, with 110 kW DC charging and a longer 3,200 mm wheelbase. But the M8 is no bare-bones alternative: its plug-in hybrid drivetrain reaches 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds, 3.3 seconds ahead, and its five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty beats the EQV’s two-year/200,000 km cover.
Pick the GAC M8 if you want the lower entry price, a petrol plug-in hybrid backup and markedly quicker 8.8-second acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you can charge at home or work and need its 374 km electric range, 610-litre boot and faster charging.
Key differences
- Price: GAC M8 RM328,800; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350.
- EV range: GAC M8 106 km; Mercedes-Benz EQV 374 km.
- Battery and DC charging: GAC M8 25.57 kWh and 40 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQV 90 kWh and 110 kW.
- Performance: GAC M8 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQV in 12.1 seconds.
- Boot space: GAC M8 280 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQV 610 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: GAC M8 five years/150,000 km; Mercedes-Benz EQV two years/200,000 km.
M8
- RM121,550 lower purchase price.
- Quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty.
- Only 106 km of EV range versus 374 km.
- 280-litre boot is 330 litres smaller.
- 40 kW DC charging trails the EQV’s 110 kW.
EQV
- 374 km EV range from a 90 kWh battery.
- 610-litre boot.
- 110 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging.
- RM121,550 higher purchase price.
- Slower 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus five years for the M8.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800✓ | RM450,350 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | — |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 179 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | 362 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 25.57 kWh | 90 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 106 km | 374 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 110 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 2,420 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield | 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Second row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two 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 | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 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 M8 & EQV for sale
M8 vs EQV FAQ
Is the GAC M8 or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The EQV is better for long electric-only use, carrying luggage and faster charging. The M8 makes more sense if upfront cost, faster acceleration and a petrol plug-in hybrid drivetrain matter more than a 374 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM121,550 more than the GAC M8. That premium brings a 90 kWh battery, 374 km EV range, 110 kW DC charging and a 610-litre boot.
Which one is faster to charge?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV supports 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging, against the GAC M8’s 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC rates. It has the higher charging rates on both AC and DC.
