Maserati Ghibli vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQE asks RM379,888 against the Maserati Ghibli’s RM538,800, so the RM158,912 gap is impossible to ignore. The Maserati is quicker, with 330 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, plus a higher 263 km/h top speed. But the EQE counters with a 90.6 kWh battery, 669 km EV range, nine airbags, AEB and RM305 annual road tax. For a Malaysian buyer watching running costs and safety kit, the Mercedes has the stronger paper case; the Ghibli is the emotional performance choice.
Pick the Maserati Ghibli if you want the quicker rear-drive petrol sedan, with 330 hp, 500 Nm, a 5.6-second century sprint and a 500-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the cheaper car to buy, the lower RM305 road tax bill, 669 km of EV range and stronger listed safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Maserati Ghibli RM538,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888
- Output: Maserati Ghibli 330 hp and 500 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp with torque not listed
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Maserati Ghibli 5.6 s and 263 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 s and 210 km/h
- Energy use: Maserati Ghibli petrol at 9.6 L/100 km with a 70-litre tank; Mercedes-Benz EQE electric with a 90.6 kWh battery and 669 km range
- Size and boot: Maserati Ghibli 4,971 mm long with 500 L; Mercedes-Benz EQE 4,946 mm long with 430 L
- Safety and ownership: Maserati Ghibli 6 airbags, no AEB listed, 3-year warranty; Mercedes-Benz EQE 9 airbags, AEB and 4-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 538,800 | RM 379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,979 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 330 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s✓ | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 263 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | 669 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 223 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,971 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,945 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L✓ | 430 L |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,078 | 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.
Ghibli
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 263 km/h top speed
- Larger 500-litre boot
- Costs RM158,912 more to buy
- Higher RM2,078 annual road tax
- No AEB listed
EQE
- Lower RM379,888 price
- 669 km EV range from a 90.6 kWh battery
- Nine airbags and AEB listed
- Slower 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- Smaller 430-litre boot
Ghibli vs EQE FAQ
Is the Maserati Ghibli or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the better paper buy for most Malaysians: it costs less, has 669 km EV range, nine airbags, AEB and RM305 road tax. The Maserati Ghibli is better if acceleration, top speed and petrol performance matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Maserati Ghibli costs RM538,800, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888. That makes the Ghibli RM158,912 more expensive.
Which one is faster?
The Maserati Ghibli is faster. It does 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reaches 263 km/h, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE takes 6.4 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h.