Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the keener driver’s numbers car: RM649,888, dual motors with 617 hp and 950 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, 527 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class costs RM738,888 and answers with a longer 5,289 mm body, 3,216 mm wheelbase, power-adjustable massaging rear seats, sunshades and rear entertainment. It is slower to 100 km/h at 5.2 seconds, but its 250 km/h top speed and 67-litre tank suit long highway work.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want the cheaper, much quicker electric sedan with 527 km range, a 430-litre boot and a head-up display.
S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if rear-seat comfort matters most, because it gets the longer wheelbase, powered massaging outer rear seats, sunshades, rear screens and soft-close doors.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.2 seconds
- Electric hardware: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 90.6 kWh battery, 527 km range, 200 kW DC; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 28.6 kWh, 100 km, 60 kW DC
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 4,946 mm long with 3,120 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5,289 mm with 3,216 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 350 litres
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640/year; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM2,128/year
AMG EQE
- Dual-motor 617 hp/950 Nm output and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h
- 527 km EV range with 200 kW DC charging
- RM89,000 cheaper, with lower RM1,640 annual road tax
- Shorter 3,120 mm wheelbase versus 3,216 mm in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- No panoramic sunroof, powered rear sunshades or soft-close doors
- Lower 220 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
S-Class
- Longer 5,289 mm body and 3,216 mm wheelbase
- Powered outer rear seats with heating, ventilation, massage and one-touch recline
- 3.0-litre hybrid hardware: 362 hp/500 Nm engine plus 147 hp/440 Nm motor
- RM89,000 dearer, with higher RM2,128 annual road tax
- Slower 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 350-litre boot and shorter 100 km EV range
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 649,888✓ | RM 738,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 24-valve DOHC with Electric Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 362 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp✓ | 147 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 440 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh✓ | 28.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 527 km✓ | 100 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✓ | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 5.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 67 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
| 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" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| 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) | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion |
| 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 with Illumination and Rear Belt Bags |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear 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 | 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, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| 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 | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| 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 with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| 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, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Soft Close Function, All 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 | 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 | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,640✓ | RM 2,128 |
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 S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
Neither is simply better. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the performance and electric-use pick with 617 hp, 950 Nm and 527 km range. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is better if the rear cabin matters, with powered massaging rear seats, sunshades and rear entertainment.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is RM89,000 more expensive: RM738,888 versus RM649,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE.
Which is quicker and which goes further on electric power?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is quicker, taking 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h against 5.2 seconds. It also has the longer EV range, 527 km versus 100 km, backed by a 90.6 kWh battery against 28.6 kWh.