Verdict
At RM798,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS undercuts the Porsche Panamera by RM501,112 while delivering 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 108.4-kWh battery has a stated 571-km range, with 200-kW DC charging, and the 610-litre boot is 116 litres larger. The Panamera costs RM1,300,000 but is 720 kg lighter and reaches 272 km/h versus 220 km/h. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging access, the EQS is the stronger numbers-led choice; choose the Porsche for petrol-powered long-distance use and its higher-speed remit.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want RM501,112 left in hand, 571 km of stated EV range, 649 hp and more luggage room.
Panamera
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you want a 90-litre petrol tank, a 272-km/h top speed and a substantially lighter 1,980-kg car.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000.
- Power and torque: AMG EQS dual motors make 649 hp and 950 Nm; Panamera’s 2.9-litre V6 makes 348 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: AMG EQS 3.8 seconds and 220 km/h; Panamera 5.1 seconds and 272 km/h.
- Energy storage: AMG EQS has a 108.4-kWh battery and 571-km EV range; Panamera has a 90-litre petrol tank.
- Weight: AMG EQS 2,700 kg; Panamera 1,980 kg.
- Boot space: AMG EQS 610 litres; Panamera 494 litres.
AMG EQS
- RM501,112 cheaper.
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 571-km stated range, 200-kW DC charging and 610-litre boot.
- 720 kg heavier than the Panamera.
- 220-km/h top speed is 52 km/h lower than the Panamera’s.
- No rear sunshades or power doors, which the Panamera gets.
Panamera
- 272-km/h top speed.
- 720 kg lighter than the AMG EQS.
- Gets rear side-window sunshades and power doors.
- Costs RM501,112 more than the AMG EQS.
- 348 hp, 500 Nm and 5.1-second 0-100 km/h are behind the AMG EQS’s figures.
- 494-litre boot is 116 litres smaller than the AMG EQS’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM798,888✓ | RM1,300,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,840✓ | RM1,865 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 348 hp at 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm at 1,900 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84.5 mm × 86 mm |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 649 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 950 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 | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | PDK |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 seconds✓ | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 2,700 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 494 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Two Outer 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 Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | 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) | Matrix LED Projectors |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 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 | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-C Ports Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| 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 | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 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.
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AMG EQS vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Porsche Panamera better?
The AMG EQS is the better buy on price, acceleration, power, boot space and stated range: RM798,888, 649 hp, 3.8 seconds to 100 km/h and 610 litres. The Panamera suits buyers prioritising a petrol tank, lower weight and 272 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Panamera costs RM1,300,000, which is RM501,112 more than the RM798,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS.
Which one is quicker and which has the higher top speed?
The AMG EQS is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 3.8 seconds against the Panamera’s 5.1 seconds. The Panamera has the higher top speed at 272 km/h, versus 220 km/h for the EQS.
