Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
Verdict
At RM649,888 versus RM648,888, this is not a price decision. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the sharper tool: 617 hp, 950 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds make it much quicker than the Mercedes-Benz EQS. But the EQS gives a Malaysian buyer the easier daily brief, with 696 km of range, a 610-litre boot, lower RM715 annual road tax and a richer rear-seat specification. The AMG EQE is for pace; the EQS is for distance and passengers.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want the quicker EV, with 617 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if range, boot space, rear-seat kit and lower road tax matter more than outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp/950 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp/828 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS 4.8 seconds
- Battery and range: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 90.6 kWh/527 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS 108.4 kWh/696 km
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 litres
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640/year; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM715/year
AMG EQE
- Much stronger dual-motor output
- Quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 21-inch AMG wheels with staggered 265/35R21 and 295/30R21 tyres
- Shorter 527 km range
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Higher RM1,640 annual road tax
EQS
- Longer 696 km EV range
- Bigger 610-litre boot
- Adds rear entertainment displays, rear tablet, rear wireless charging and powered rear seats
- Lower 443 hp and 828 Nm outputs
- Slower 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 5,216 mm body will need more space than the 4,946 mm AMG EQE
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 649,888 | RM 648,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp✓ | 443 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 828 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 527 km | 696 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | 200.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| 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 | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | 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 | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 | 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and 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 with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,640 | RM 715✓ |
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.
AMG EQE vs EQS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better for performance, with 617 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz EQS is better for daily luxury use, with 696 km range, a 610-litre boot and more rear-seat equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM1,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The gap is tiny, so the decision should come down to performance versus range, space and rear-seat equipment.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes further, with a 696 km range from its 108.4 kWh battery. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is rated at 527 km from a 90.6 kWh battery.