Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM1,052,000 gap is enormous: the RM798,888 AMG EQS brings dual motors, 649 hp, 950 Nm, a 108.4-kWh battery and 571 km of EV range, while reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Its RM1,840 annual road tax and 610-litre boot also make more practical sense. The RM1,850,888 Maybach S-Class counters with a 496-hp, 700-Nm 3,982-cc V8, 250 km/h top speed and a 3,396-mm wheelbase, plus vastly more rear-seat hardware. Choose the Maybach only if being chauffeured matters more than cost and electric running.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 571 km of electric range, 3.8-second acceleration, five seats and a RM1,052,000 saving.
Maybach S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class if you prioritise its reclining, ventilated and massaging rear seats, powered ottoman and rear entertainment.
Key differences
- Price: AMG EQS RM798,888; Maybach S-Class RM1,850,888.
- 0-100 km/h: AMG EQS 3.8 seconds; Maybach S-Class 4.8 seconds.
- Powertrain: AMG EQS has two motors producing 649 hp and 950 Nm; Maybach S-Class has a 3,982-cc V8 with 496 hp and 700 Nm plus a 20-hp, 200-Nm motor.
- Annual road tax: AMG EQS RM1,840; Maybach S-Class RM6,549.
- Wheelbase and seating: AMG EQS 3,210 mm and five seats; Maybach S-Class 3,396 mm and four seats.
- Boot space: AMG EQS 610 litres; Maybach S-Class 470 litres.
AMG EQS
- 571 km EV range from a 108.4-kWh battery
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats, 610-litre boot and four-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- No powered rear doors, rear tables or rear fridge
- Rear seats lack the Maybach's ventilation, massage, ottoman and leg rest
- 220 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
Maybach S-Class
- Rear seats gain ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, ottoman and left-side leg rest
- 3,396-mm wheelbase, rear entertainment screens and rear Android tablet
- Soft-close doors, power-assisted rear doors and rear sunshades
- Costs RM1,052,000 more
- RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM1,840
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time and 470-litre boot trail the EQS
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM798,888✓ | RM1,850,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,840✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 496 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 700 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 8 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 649 hp✓ | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 108.4 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 571 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 266 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,469 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,921 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,396 mm |
| Weight | 2,700 kg | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 76 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R21 | 265/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| 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 | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy | 21" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy | 21" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | Adaptive Dampers, 48-volt Active Roll Stabilisation, Rear-wheel Steering (4.5 Degrees) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) | 12 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point with Illumination, Rear Belt Bags and Rear Feeder |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | 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 | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Heated Headrests; Powered Ottoman with Massage Function; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic, Front Tilt with Sunshade Gesture Opening and Closing |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 4 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| 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; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| 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 with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close for All Doors; Power-assisted Rear Doors with Gesture-operated One-touch Closing |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets, Folding Rear Tables, Rear Fridge |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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 AMG EQS & Maybach S-Class for sale
AMG EQS vs Maybach S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class better?
The AMG EQS is the more rational choice, with a RM1,052,000 lower price, 571 km EV range, five seats, a larger 610-litre boot and quicker acceleration. The Maybach S-Class is better for rear-seat luxury, with reclining massaging seats, an ottoman and rear entertainment.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class costs RM1,052,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS: RM1,850,888 versus RM798,888.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 3.8 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class's 4.8 seconds. The Maybach has the higher top speed at 250 km/h, compared with 220 km/h.
