Hyundai Ioniq 6 N vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Verdict
At RM449,888, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N asks RM70,000 more than the RM379,888 Mercedes-Benz EQE, and that money buys a very different EV. The Hyundai is the quick one: two motors, AWD, 601 hp, 740 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The Mercedes counters with 669 km range against 487 km, a 90.6 kWh battery against 84 kWh, 22 kW AC charging and RM305 annual road tax versus RM1,440. For Malaysia, this is pace versus distance.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want the much faster, AWD EV with 350 kW DC charging and V2L.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if range, lower road tax, cabin equipment and easier daily charging matter more than outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888
- Output: Hyundai 601 hp/740 Nm; Mercedes-Benz 288 hp/565 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai 3.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz 6.4 seconds
- EV range: Hyundai 487 km; Mercedes-Benz 669 km
- Charging: Hyundai 350 kW DC/11 kW AC; Mercedes-Benz 170 kW DC/22 kW AC
- Wheelbase: Hyundai 2,965 mm; Mercedes-Benz 3,120 mm
Ioniq 6 N
- Far stronger output at 601 hp and 740 Nm
- AWD and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 350 kW DC charging and 3.6 kW V2L
- RM70,000 dearer to buy
- Shorter 487 km EV range
- Slower 11 kW AC charging and higher RM1,440 annual road tax
EQE
- Longer 669 km EV range
- 22 kW AC charging and RM305 annual road tax
- Richer listed cabin kit, including 12.8-inch OLED MBUX, Burmester audio and powered front seats with memory
- Much slower at 6.4 seconds from 0-100 km/h
- Single-motor rear-wheel drive against the Hyundai's dual-motor AWD
- Lower 170 kW DC charging rate and no listed V2L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 449,888 | RM 379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 601 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 740 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Type | Nickel Manganese Cobalt | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 487 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW✓ | 170.0 kW |
| V2L | 3.6 | — |
| 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 | 3.2 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 257 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,355 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Forged Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Forged Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 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 | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding with Heating Function | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose 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 with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 | 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440 | RM 305✓ |
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.
Ioniq 6 N vs EQE FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the easier daily EV, thanks to 669 km range, 22 kW AC charging and lower road tax. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is better if performance is the brief, with 601 hp, AWD and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM70,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE. That gap mainly buys far stronger performance, AWD, faster DC charging and V2L, while the Mercedes has more range and lower annual road tax.
Which one has the better charging setup?
It depends on where you charge. The Hyundai takes up to 350 kW on DC, useful at high-powered public chargers. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is stronger at home or office AC charging, with 22 kW versus the Hyundai's 11 kW.