Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE
Verdict
The Lotus Emeya is the cheaper long-distance play at RM459,000, with a 102.0 kWh battery, 610 km range, 509-litre boot and five-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888 and answers with 617 hp, a quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, one extra airbag and a longer 3,120 mm wheelbase. For Malaysia, the RM190,888 gap is hard to ignore when the Emeya also has lower annual road tax, but the AMG EQE is the faster point-to-point sedan.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want the longer 610 km range, bigger 509-litre boot and lower RM459,000 price.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if the quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 617 hp matter more than range and price.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888
- Power: Lotus Emeya 603 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 4.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds
- Battery and range: Lotus Emeya 102.0 kWh, 610 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 90.6 kWh, 527 km
- Boot space: Lotus Emeya 509 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres
- Road tax: Lotus Emeya RM1,440 a year; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640 a year
Emeya
- Longer 610 km EV range
- Larger 102.0 kWh battery
- Bigger 509-litre boot
- Slower 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Fewer airbags, with 8 against 9
- Very wide at 2,241 mm
AMG EQE
- Quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- More power at 617 hp
- Longer 3,120 mm wheelbase
- Shorter 527 km EV range
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Higher RM1,640 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,000✓ | RM 649,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp | 617 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh✓ | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 610 km✓ | 527 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11.0 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW✓ | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.15 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,540 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-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 | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee 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 | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two 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 | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 6 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 |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre puncture repair kit | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440✓ | RM 1,640 |
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.
Emeya vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
For most buyers, the Lotus Emeya is the stronger buy because it costs less, goes further and has the larger boot. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better if outright acceleration is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM190,888 more than the Lotus Emeya, based on RM649,888 versus RM459,000.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Lotus Emeya has the longer range at 610 km, compared with 527 km for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE. It also has the larger battery, at 102.0 kWh versus 90.6 kWh.