Verdict
At RM395,888, the Lexus NX costs RM16,000 more than the RM379,888 Mercedes-Benz EQE, yet the Mercedes is quicker to 100 km/h by 1.3 seconds and brings a 90.6-kWh battery rated for 669 km. Its 170-kW DC charging and RM305 annual road tax make a strong Malaysian EV case if charging access is sorted. The NX answers with SUV height, all-wheel drive and a 520-litre boot, 90 litres more than the EQE. Choose the Lexus for practical petrol-hybrid flexibility; take the EQE for electric distance and performance.
NX
Pick the Lexus NX if you need a five-door SUV with all-wheel drive, a 520-litre boot and petrol-hybrid refuelling flexibility.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you can charge regularly and want 669 km of EV range, 288 hp and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus NX RM395,888; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Powertrain: Lexus NX 2,487 cc petrol hybrid with two motors; Mercedes-Benz EQE one electric motor with a 90.6-kWh battery.
- Performance: Lexus NX 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and 200 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Range and charging: Lexus NX has no EV range or charging rating; Mercedes-Benz EQE has 669 km, 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging.
- Dimensions and boot: Lexus NX is 4,660 mm long with a 520-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz EQE is 4,946 mm long with a 430-litre boot.
- Road tax: Lexus NX RM830 per year; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305 per year.
NX
- 520-litre boot, versus 430 litres in the EQE.
- All-wheel drive and 1,670 mm SUV height.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, one year longer than the EQE's vehicle warranty.
- RM16,000 dearer despite a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.4 seconds.
- RM830 annual road tax, compared with RM305.
- No quoted EV range or AC/DC charging capability.
EQE
- 669 km EV range from a 90.6-kWh battery.
- 288 hp and 565 Nm; 0-100 km/h takes 6.4 seconds.
- 170-kW DC charging, rear-wheel steering and auto parking.
- 430-litre boot is 90 litres smaller than the NX's.
- Rear-wheel drive, where the NX has all-wheel drive.
- At 4,946 mm long and 1,961 mm wide, it needs more parking space than the 4,660 mm by 1,865 mm NX.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM395,888 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 184 hp | — |
| Torque | 221 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 133 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 208 Nm | 565 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 669 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,765 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 Run-flats | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| 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 | 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 | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | 3 LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera | 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 | Qi Wireless Charger, 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 |
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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NX vs EQE FAQ
Is the Lexus NX or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is the stronger choice for buyers with dependable charging: it has 669 km of EV range, 170-kW DC charging and reaches 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. The NX suits buyers who need an SUV body, all-wheel drive and a larger 520-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus NX costs RM16,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE has lower annual road tax at RM305, versus RM830 for the Lexus NX. That is a RM525 yearly difference in the EQE's favour.