Verdict
At RM459,000, the Lotus Emeya undercuts the RM648,888 Mercedes-Benz EQS by RM189,888, yet it brings 603 hp, 710 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time against the EQS’s 328 hp, 565 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 6.2 seconds. The Lotus also supports 420 kW DC charging, but the EQS is the better long-distance Malaysian luxury sedan: its 107.8-kWh battery delivers 782 km versus 610 km, while its 610-litre boot and power-adjustable, heated and ventilated rear seats better suit chauffeured use. Factor in the Lotus’s RM1,440 annual road tax against RM395 for the Mercedes.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want far stronger performance, all-wheel drive and 420 kW DC charging for substantially less money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if maximum 782-km range, rear-seat luxury, a larger boot and lower annual road tax matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Motor output: Lotus Emeya 603 hp and 710 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS 328 hp and 565 Nm.
- EV range: Lotus Emeya 610 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS 782 km.
- DC charging: Lotus Emeya 420 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQS 200 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS 6.2 seconds.
- Boot space: Lotus Emeya 509 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 litres.
- Annual road tax: Lotus Emeya RM1,440; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM395.
Emeya
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 420 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging
- RM189,888 lower purchase price
- 610-km range trails the EQS by 172 km
- 509-litre boot is 101 litres smaller
- Fixed rear seats lack the EQS’s adjustment, heating and ventilation
EQS
- 782-km EV range from a 107.8-kWh battery
- Power-adjustable, heated and ventilated rear seats
- 11 airbags, 610-litre boot and RM395 annual road tax
- 328 hp and 6.2-second 0-100 km/h are well behind the Emeya
- 200 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging rates are lower
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,000✓ | RM648,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 328 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh | 107.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 610 km | 782 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW✓ | 200.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.15 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 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, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre puncture repair kit | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction 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.
Used Emeya & EQS for sale
Emeya vs EQS FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The EQS is better for long-distance luxury use, with 782 km of range, a 610-litre boot and a far richer rear cabin. The Emeya is the better performance buy, delivering 603 hp, all-wheel drive and 420 kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM189,888 more than the Lotus Emeya. That gap buys a longer-range battery, more rear-seat equipment, more airbags and a larger boot, but not stronger performance or faster charging.
Which one charges faster?
The Lotus Emeya charges faster on both AC and DC. Its 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC ratings exceed the EQS’s 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC ratings, while the EQS counters with 172 km more stated range.
