Lotus Emeya vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Verdict
The Lotus Emeya is the harder-hitting EV: RM459,000 buys dual motors, AWD, 603 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, plus a 509-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, and answers with a longer 669 km range, lower RM305 annual road tax and a longer 3,120 mm wheelbase. The Emeya is wider and quicker; the EQE is calmer on numbers that matter to daily Malaysia use. The RM79,112 gap mainly buys pace, AWD and battery size, not range.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want the much quicker AWD sedan, with 603 hp, 4.2-second 0-100 km/h pace and a 509-litre boot.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the longer 669 km EV range, lower RM305 road tax and rear-wheel-drive simplicity.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888
- Motor and drive: Lotus Emeya dual-motor AWD; Mercedes-Benz EQE single-motor RWD
- Power: Lotus Emeya 603 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 4.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds
- EV range: Lotus Emeya 610 km; Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km
- Road tax per year: Lotus Emeya RM1,440; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305
Emeya
- 603 hp dual-motor AWD
- Quicker 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 509-litre boot
- Shorter 610 km range than the EQE
- Higher RM1,440 annual road tax
- Very wide 2,241 mm body
EQE
- Longer 669 km EV range
- Lower RM305 annual road tax
- Longer 3,120 mm wheelbase
- 288 hp is well down on the Emeya
- Slower 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 430-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 459,000 | RM 379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh✓ | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 610 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440 | 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.
Emeya vs EQE FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
For performance, the Lotus Emeya is better: 603 hp, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. For range and running costs, the Mercedes-Benz EQE is the better pick with 669 km of range and RM305 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya is RM79,112 more expensive, at RM459,000 versus RM379,888 for the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
Which car has the longer EV range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE has the longer range at 669 km, compared with 610 km for the Lotus Emeya. That is a 59 km advantage for the Mercedes-Benz EQE.