Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE vs Mercedes-Benz EQV
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the driver’s EV here: RM649,888 buys dual motors, AWD, 617 hp and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, plus 527 km range. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is slower by a long way at 201 hp and 12.1 seconds, but it answers a different Malaysian brief with seven seats, a 610-litre boot and a taller MPV body. The 90.6 kWh versus 90.0 kWh batteries are near identical; the real split is pace and range against space and people-carrying.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want the quicker, longer-range electric Mercedes, with 617 hp, AWD and 527 km range mattering more than a third row.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if seven seats, 610 litres of boot space and RM160 annual road tax matter more than acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350
- Seating: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 5 seats; Mercedes-Benz EQV 7 seats
- Power and drive: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp dual-motor AWD; Mercedes-Benz EQV 201 hp single-motor FWD
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 s; Mercedes-Benz EQV 12.1 s
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 527 km; Mercedes-Benz EQV 374 km
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 L; Mercedes-Benz EQV 610 L
AMG EQE
- 617 hp from dual motors
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h
- 527 km EV range
- Costs RM199,538 more
- Five seats only
- 430-litre boot trails the EQV
EQV
- Seven-seat cabin
- 610-litre boot
- RM160 annual road tax
- 201 hp single motor
- 12.1-second 0-100 km/h
- 374 km EV range
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 649,888 | RM 450,350✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 362 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh✓ | 90 kWh |
| EV Range | 527 km✓ | 374 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW✓ | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | 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 |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row 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 |
| 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | — | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shades |
| 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 | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding Doors |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,640 | RM 160✓ |
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 EQV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
For performance and range, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better: 617 hp, AWD, 3.5 seconds and 527 km. For family transport, the Mercedes-Benz EQV is better: seven seats and 610 litres. There is no single blanket winner.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM199,538 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQV, before annual road tax: RM1,640 for the AMG EQE versus RM160 for the EQV.
Which one has more space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV has the space advantage with seven seats, a 610-litre boot, 5,140 mm length and 3,200 mm wheelbase. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has five seats, a 430-litre boot, 4,946 mm length and 3,120 mm wheelbase.