Verdict
At RM648,888, the EQS costs RM90,000 less than the RM738,888 S-Class and its RM395 annual road tax is far easier to absorb than RM2,128. Its 107.8-kWh battery, 782-km EV range and 200-kW DC charging suit buyers able to charge regularly, while the 610-litre boot is also 260 litres larger. The S-Class counters with a quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 250-km/h top speed and a far more fully equipped rear cabin. For Malaysian chauffeur-driven use, that rear-seat advantage is decisive; for lower running tax and long electric range, take the EQS.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want 782 km of electric range, 200-kW DC charging, a 610-litre boot and RM395 annual road tax.
S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if rear-passenger massage, ottoman and leg rest, powered sunshades, plus 5.2-second acceleration matter more than the RM90,000 extra cost.
Key differences
- Price: EQS RM648,888; S-Class RM738,888.
- Road tax per year: EQS RM395; S-Class RM2,128.
- Battery and EV range: EQS 107.8 kWh and 782 km; S-Class 28.6 kWh and 100 km.
- DC charging rate: EQS 200 kW; S-Class 60 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: EQS 6.2 seconds; S-Class 5.2 seconds.
- Boot space: EQS 610 litres; S-Class 350 litres.
EQS
- 782-km EV range from a 107.8-kWh battery.
- 200-kW DC charging capability.
- 610-litre boot and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 6.2 seconds versus 5.2 seconds.
- 11 airbags versus the S-Class' 14.
- Misses the S-Class' rear-seat massage, ottoman, leg rest and powered sunshades.
S-Class
- Quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 250-km/h top speed.
- Rear outer seats get memory, heating, ventilation, massage and one-touch recline.
- 14 airbags, soft-close doors and powered rear sunshades.
- RM90,000 more expensive.
- Annual road tax is RM2,128 versus RM395.
- 100-km EV range and 60-kW DC charging trail the EQS' 782 km and 200 kW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM648,888✓ | RM738,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395✓ | RM2,128 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC with Electric Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 362 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 328 hp✓ | 147 hp |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm✓ | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 107.8 kWh✓ | 28.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 782 km✓ | 100 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW✓ | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | 2,480 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 67 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/40R21 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
| 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 Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag) | 14 (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 | 5 Three-point with Illumination and Rear Belt Bags |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 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 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 Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| 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, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 4 Front USB-C, 6 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 Front, 2 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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" 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 Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets | MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| 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 vs S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The EQS is the better pick for electric range, charging capability, boot capacity and annual road tax. The S-Class is better for rear-seat comfort equipment, acceleration, top speed and its 14-airbag count.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class costs RM90,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Which has the better electric driving range?
The EQS has the clear advantage at 782 km from its 107.8-kWh battery. The S-Class plug-in hybrid has a 28.6-kWh battery and 100 km of EV range.
