Verdict
Just RM3,012 separates them, but these EVs answer very different Malaysian needs. The EQA is the practical five-seat SUV: it has 340 litres of boot space, five doors, 429 km of range and an 11 kW AC charger for home or workplace charging. The Cyberster is the faster, more focused two-seat convertible, with 338 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 508 km range and 144 kW DC charging help its case, but its 249-litre boot and RM395 annual road tax demand compromise.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you need five seats, five doors, a 340-litre boot and rear-seat ISOFIX.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want 338 hp, rear-wheel drive, open-top motoring and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
- Motor output: EQA 188 hp and 375 Nm; Cyberster 338 hp and 475 Nm.
- EV range: EQA 429 km; Cyberster 508 km.
- Acceleration: EQA 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; Cyberster in 5.0 seconds.
- Practicality: EQA has five seats and 340 litres of boot space; Cyberster has two seats and 249 litres.
- Charging: EQA supports 11 kW AC and 100 kW DC; Cyberster supports 7 kW AC and 144 kW DC.
EQA
- Five seats, five doors and 340 litres of boot space.
- 11 kW AC charging for faster AC top-ups.
- Seven airbags, rear ISOFIX and active parking assistance.
- 188 hp and an 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Cyberster's 338 hp and 5.0 seconds.
- 429 km range and 100 kW DC charging fall behind the Cyberster's 508 km and 144 kW.
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Cyberster's rear-wheel drive.
Cyberster
- 338 hp, 475 Nm and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- 508 km quoted range and 144 kW DC charging.
- Rear-wheel drive, powered scissor doors and 2.5 kW V2L.
- Two seats, two doors and a 249-litre boot are far less useful than the EQA's five-seat, 340-litre layout.
- 7 kW AC charging is lower than the EQA's 11 kW.
- Four airbags and no listed ISOFIX trail the EQA's seven airbags and two outer rear ISOFIX positions.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,888✓ | RM299,900 |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | C-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 375 Nm | 475 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 77 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 429 km | 508 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100.0 kW | 144 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 195 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,040 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 340 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/160,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 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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EQA vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or MG Cyberster better?
The EQA is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats, five doors and a 340-litre boot. The Cyberster is better for pace and range, delivering 338 hp, 5.0-second acceleration and 508 km of quoted range.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM3,012 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQA: RM299,900 versus RM296,888.
Which one charges faster?
The Cyberster charges faster on DC power at up to 144 kW versus the EQA's 100 kW. The EQA is quicker on AC charging, supporting 11 kW compared with the Cyberster's 7 kW.
