Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Verdict
These two sit almost on top of each other on price: the Lexus NX is RM395,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV RM398,888. For that RM3,000 gap, the Mercedes-Benz gets a 288 hp single motor, 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time, 90.6 kWh battery and 596 km EV range. The Lexus counters with all-wheel drive, a 55-litre tank and a longer 5-year warranty. Boot space is dead even at 520 litres, but the EQE SUV is physically larger, with a 3,030 mm wheelbase against 2,690 mm.
Pick the Lexus NX if you want all-wheel drive, a 5-year warranty and petrol hybrid/REV running over outright acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV if you want 596 km EV range, a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and lower RM305 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus NX RM395,888; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV RM398,888
- Power: Lexus NX 184 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 288 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus NX 7.7 s; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 4.9 s
- Driven wheels: Lexus NX all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV rear-wheel drive
- Wheelbase: Lexus NX 2,690 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 3,030 mm
- Road tax: Lexus NX RM830/year; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV RM305/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 395,888✓ | RM 398,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 2,487 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 184 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Torque | 221 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV range | — | 596 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,863 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 3,030 mm |
| Boot space | 520 L | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | 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.
NX
- All-wheel drive
- 5-year warranty
- 520-litre boot matches the Mercedes-Benz
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 184 hp output
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
EQE SUV
- 288 hp single motor
- 596 km EV range from a 90.6 kWh battery
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Rear-wheel drive only against the Lexus’ all-wheel drive
- 4-year warranty trails the Lexus by one year
- No fuel tank; it runs on battery power only
NX vs EQE SUV FAQ
Is the Lexus NX or Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is better for performance and EV range, with 288 hp, 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h and 596 km range. The Lexus NX is better if you want all-wheel drive and a longer 5-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV costs RM3,000 more, at RM398,888 versus RM395,888 for the Lexus NX.
Which has more boot space?
Neither. Both the Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV have 520 litres of boot space, so luggage capacity is not the deciding factor here.