Verdict
At RM320,888, the Lexus ES costs RM59,000 less and brings a 204 hp, 247 Nm 2.5-litre petrol powertrain, a 60-litre tank and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The RM379,888 EQE is the far quicker car: its 288 hp, 565 Nm motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 6.4 seconds against 9.1 seconds, while the 90.6 kWh battery claims 669 km of range. For Malaysian buyers able to charge, the EQE also has lower RM305 annual road tax versus RM867. The ES remains the cheaper, longer-warrantied route, but it gives up a great deal of performance and cabin technology.
Pick the Lexus ES if RM59,000 saved, a 60-litre petrol tank, sunroof and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than EV performance and charging.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you can charge it and want 565 Nm, a 669 km claimed range, a 3,120 mm wheelbase and substantially richer driver-assistance technology.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus ES RM320,888; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Power and torque: Lexus ES 204 hp and 247 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus ES 9.1 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds.
- Energy storage and range: Lexus ES 60-litre fuel tank; Mercedes-Benz EQE 90.6 kWh battery and 669 km EV range.
- Wheelbase: Lexus ES 2,870 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQE 3,120 mm.
- Annual road tax: Lexus ES RM867; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305.
ES
- RM59,000 lower purchase price.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus four years.
- Sunroof and powered rear sunshade.
- Slower 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.4 seconds.
- No 360-degree camera, head-up display or auto parking.
- Smaller 420-litre boot versus 430 litres.
EQE
- 288 hp and 565 Nm from its single electric motor.
- 90.6 kWh battery with 669 km claimed range; 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive matrix LED headlamps, 360-degree camera, head-up display and auto parking.
- RM59,000 more expensive.
- Four-year vehicle warranty versus the ES's five years.
- No sunroof or powered rear sunshade.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 320,888✓ | RM 379,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | — |
| Torque | 247 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 669 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,975 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R18 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R18 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag | 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 for 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 | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down Centre Armrest with Audio and Air-con Controls | 60:40 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 |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade | — |
| Audio | 8" Remote Touch Interface, Lexus Premium Audio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and Pioneer 10-speaker 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Smart Card Key | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 867 | 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.
ES vs EQE FAQ
Is the Lexus ES or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is better for buyers with charging access: it is quicker, has a 669 km claimed range and more parking and infotainment equipment. Choose the ES for its RM59,000 lower price, petrol refuelling and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888 and the Lexus ES costs RM320,888, so the EQE is RM59,000 dearer.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The EQE has lower annual road tax at RM305, compared with RM867 for the Lexus ES. That is a RM562 annual difference in the EQE's favour.