Verdict
At RM459,000, the Lotus Emeya costs RM79,112 more than the RM379,888 Mercedes-Benz EQE, and its annual road tax is RM1,440 against RM305. The Lotus pays back with 603 hp, all-wheel drive and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 288 hp, rear-wheel drive and 6.4 seconds. Its 420-kW DC ceiling also dwarfs 170 kW. Yet the EQE’s 669-km range beats 610 km and it has a 60:40 rear backrest. For Malaysian buyers prioritising range and lower fixed costs, the EQE is the sensible call; choose the Emeya for pace and charging potential.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if 603 hp, all-wheel drive, 4.15-second 0-100 km/h pace and 420-kW DC charging matter more than the extra outlay.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want 669 km of range, lower road tax and a more versatile split-folding rear seat.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Power and motors: Emeya has two motors and 603 hp; EQE has one motor and 288 hp.
- Range and battery: Emeya has a 102-kWh battery and 610 km range; EQE has 90.6 kWh and 669 km.
- DC charging: Emeya accepts up to 420 kW; EQE accepts up to 170 kW.
- Performance and drive: Emeya is AWD and does 0-100 km/h in 4.15 seconds; EQE is RWD and takes 6.4 seconds.
- Boot and rear seats: Emeya has a 509-litre boot with fixed rear seats; EQE has 430 litres and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
Emeya
- 603 hp and 710 Nm from a dual-motor AWD system.
- 420-kW DC charging ceiling and 22-kW AC charging.
- 509-litre boot and air suspension with continuous dampening control.
- RM79,112 more expensive with RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM305.
- 610-km range falls 59 km short of the EQE’s 669 km.
- Fixed rear seats are less flexible than the EQE’s 60:40 split-folding arrangement.
EQE
- 669-km range despite its smaller 90.6-kWh battery.
- Lower purchase price and RM305 annual road tax.
- 60:40 split-folding rear seats, auto parking, and heated memory front seats.
- 288 hp and 6.4-second 0-100 km/h acceleration trail the Emeya’s 603 hp and 4.15 seconds.
- 170-kW DC charging maximum is far below the Emeya’s 420 kW.
- 430-litre boot is 79 litres smaller than the Emeya’s 509 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,000 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh✓ | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 610 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW✓ | 170.0 kW |
| 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 | 4.15 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 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 | — | 2,355 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| 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 Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 60:40 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 | — | 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 |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 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, 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 | Qi Wireless Charger |
| 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 |
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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Emeya vs EQE FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the better choice for lower ownership costs, 669 km of range and a split-folding rear seat. The Lotus Emeya is better if you want much stronger performance, AWD and a 420-kW DC charging ceiling.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM79,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE. Its annual road tax is also RM1,135 higher, at RM1,440 versus RM305.
Which one charges faster?
Both accept 22-kW AC charging. On DC, the Lotus Emeya’s 420-kW maximum is 250 kW higher than the Mercedes-Benz EQE’s 170 kW, giving the Lotus greater rapid-charging potential when a suitable charger is available.