Verdict
These two executive cars solve very different Malaysian family briefs. The RM459,939 Denza B8 costs RM80,051 more, but brings seven seats, all-wheel drive and 670 hp/760 Nm from its two motors, cutting 0-100 km/h to 4.8 seconds. Its 36.8-kWh battery delivers just 100 km of EV range, however, and the 147-litre boot is tight. At RM379,888, the five-seat Mercedes-Benz EQE is the stronger long-distance EV choice: its 90.6-kWh battery is rated at 669 km, supports 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging, and leaves 430 litres for luggage.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and much stronger 670 hp performance, and can accept its 100-km EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want a lower RM379,888 entry price, 669 km of EV range and a far more useful 430-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Seating and boot space: Denza B8 seven seats and 147 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQE five seats and 430 litres.
- Battery and EV range: Denza B8 36.8 kWh and 100 km; Mercedes-Benz EQE 90.6 kWh and 669 km.
- Charging: Denza B8 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC; Mercedes-Benz EQE 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC.
- Motor output and 0-100 km/h: Denza B8 670 hp/760 Nm and 4.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp/565 Nm and 6.4 seconds.
- Dimensions and weight: Denza B8 5,195 mm long and 3,305 kg; Mercedes-Benz EQE 4,946 mm long and 2,355 kg.
B8
- Seven-seat cabin with power-reclining, sliding and ventilated second-row seats.
- 670 hp, 760 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Powered, ventilated and massaging front seats, panoramic sunroof and 18-speaker Devialet audio.
- Costs RM80,051 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
- 100-km EV range trails the EQE's 669 km.
- 147-litre boot is 283 litres smaller than the EQE's.
EQE
- 669-km EV range from a 90.6-kWh battery.
- 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging exceed the B8's 11-kW and 120-kW rates.
- 430-litre boot, head-up display, navigation and auto parking.
- Only five seats against the Denza B8's seven.
- 288 hp and 565 Nm are well down on the B8's 670 hp and 760 Nm.
- Rear-wheel drive and a 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time lose out to the B8's all-wheel drive and 4.8 seconds.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 100 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | 170.0 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre 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 | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row 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 |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 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.
Used B8 & EQE for sale
B8 vs EQE FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is better for electric range, charging and luggage space, with 669 km, 170-kW DC charging and a 430-litre boot. Choose the Denza B8 if seven seats, all-wheel drive and 4.8-second performance matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, so the B8 is RM80,051 more expensive.
Which one is faster and more practical for passengers?
The Denza B8 is faster, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds versus 6.4 seconds, and carries seven people versus five. The EQE is more practical for luggage, with 430 litres of boot space against 147 litres.