Verdict
The RM209,810 premium for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE buys a very different sedan: 617 hp, 950 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s 276 hp, 400 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 5.7 seconds. It also brings a 90.6-kWh battery with 527 km of range and 200-kW DC charging. But the Giulia is 1,050 kg lighter, has a 480-litre boot and costs RM378 a year in road tax versus RM1,640. The EQE is the richer, faster choice; the Giulia is the less costly performance sedan to own on paper.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want rear-wheel drive, a 1,490-kg kerb weight, a larger 480-litre boot and RM1,262 lower annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want 617 hp, 950 Nm, 527 km EV range, 200-kW DC charging and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888.
- Power and torque: Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Giulia 5.7 seconds; AMG EQE 3.5 seconds.
- Annual road tax: Giulia RM378; AMG EQE RM1,640.
- Kerb weight: Giulia 1,490 kg; AMG EQE 2,540 kg.
- Boot space: Giulia 480 litres; AMG EQE 430 litres.
Giulia
- RM209,810 lower purchase price.
- 1,050 kg lighter kerb weight.
- 480-litre boot, 50 litres larger than the EQE’s.
- 276 hp and 400 Nm trail the EQE’s 617 hp and 950 Nm.
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.2 seconds slower.
- No 527-km EV range or 200-kW DC charging capability.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm from two motors.
- 527-km EV range with 11-kW AC and 200-kW DC charging.
- AIRMATIC air suspension, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- RM209,810 more expensive to buy.
- RM1,640 annual road tax, versus RM378 for the Giulia.
- 2,540-kg kerb weight and a 430-litre boot, versus 1,490 kg and 480 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078✓ | RM649,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM1,640 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 617 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 527 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 2,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 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 |
| 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 |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV 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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Giulia vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The AMG EQE is better for outright performance, EV range and driver assistance, with 617 hp, 527 km range and a 3.5-second sprint. The Giulia suits buyers prioritising lower purchase cost, lower road tax, lighter weight and a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM209,810 more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Which is quicker, the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds versus 5.7 seconds for the Alfa Romeo Giulia. It also has 617 hp and 950 Nm, compared with 276 hp and 400 Nm.