Verdict
The EQS SUV asks RM127,000 more at RM625,888, but brings seven seats, a 118-kWh battery and 673 km of EV range against the GLE’s five seats, 31-kWh battery and 114 km. Its 200-kW DC charging capability and 22-kW AC rate suit buyers able to charge regularly, while both match at 6.1 seconds to 100 km/h and 210 km/h. The GLE is the more practical choice for luggage: its 490-litre boot dwarfs the EQS SUV’s 195 litres, and it is 125 kg lighter.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of electric range and 200-kW DC charging.
GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you want to save RM127,000 and need its much larger 490-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: EQS SUV RM625,888; GLE RM498,888.
- EV range: EQS SUV 673 km; GLE 114 km.
- Battery capacity: EQS SUV 118 kWh; GLE 31 kWh.
- Seats: EQS SUV 7; GLE 5.
- Boot space: EQS SUV 195 litres; GLE 490 litres.
- DC charging rate: EQS SUV 200 kW; GLE not specified.
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat cabin with a sliding second row and folding third row.
- 673 km EV range from a 118-kWh battery.
- 22-kW AC and 200-kW DC charging capability.
- Costs RM127,000 more.
- 195-litre boot is 295 litres smaller.
- At 2,810 kg, it is 125 kg heavier.
GLE
- RM498,888 price saves RM127,000.
- 490-litre boot gives 295 litres more luggage room.
- Powered front seats add massage and ventilation functions.
- Five seats versus the EQS SUV’s seven.
- 114 km EV range is 559 km shorter.
- 11-kW AC charging rate is half the EQS SUV’s 22 kW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM625,888 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM455 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 248 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 355 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | 800 Nm✓ | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh✓ | 31 kWh |
| EV Range | 673 km✓ | 114 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,810 kg | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 195 litres | 490 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R22 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Zeon Crossrange | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Four-link Axle | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 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 Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 6 | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| 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 | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction 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.
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EQS SUV vs GLE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The EQS SUV is better for a seven-seat electric SUV with 673 km of range and 200-kW DC charging. The GLE is better if RM127,000 saved and a 490-litre boot matter more than maximum electric range.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM625,888 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM498,888, so the EQS SUV is RM127,000 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the larger boot at 490 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has 195 litres, a 295-litre deficit despite its longer 5,125-mm body and seven-seat layout.
