Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM40,888 more, but its two motors deliver 617 hp and 950 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 3.5 seconds against the Cayenne’s 5.7 seconds. Its 90.6 kWh battery brings a 527 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging. The Porsche Cayenne counters with a far more useful 772-litre boot, five doors and a 2,130 kg kerb weight, versus 430 litres, four doors and 2,540 kg. For a Malaysian buyer, annual road tax is virtually tied at RM1,640 and RM1,632.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if 3.5-second performance, 527 km EV range and rear dual-zone climate control matter more than cargo space.
Cayenne
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you need its 772-litre boot, five-door SUV body and 248 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp, 950 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; Porsche Cayenne 348 hp, 500 Nm and 5.7 seconds.
- Energy: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has a 90.6 kWh battery, 527 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging; Porsche Cayenne has a 75-litre petrol tank and rated economy of…
- Practicality: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has four doors and a 430-litre boot; Porsche Cayenne has five doors and a 772-litre boot.
- Size and weight: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is 4,946 mm long, 1,510 mm tall and 2,540 kg; Porsche Cayenne is 4,930 mm long, 1,698 mm tall and 2,130 kg.
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 220 km/h; Porsche Cayenne 248 km/h.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm from two electric motors
- 527 km EV range with 200 kW DC charging
- Rear dual-zone climate control and head-up display
- 430-litre boot is 342 litres smaller than the Cayenne’s
- At 2,540 kg, it is 410 kg heavier than the Cayenne
- 220 km/h top speed is 28 km/h lower
Cayenne
- 772-litre boot and five-door SUV body
- 410 kg lighter than the AMG EQE
- Blind spot information system and rear side-window sunshades
- 0-100 km/h takes 5.7 seconds, versus 3.5 seconds for the AMG EQE
- No rear air-conditioning is listed, while the AMG EQE has rear dual-zone climate control
- Four-year warranty is capped at 100,000 km, versus unlimited mileage for the AMG EQE
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM649,888 | RM609,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,640 | RM1,632✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 348 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 527 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 772 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| 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 | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Two 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 Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| 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 | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| 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" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose 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 | Push Start Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | — |
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.
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AMG EQE vs Cayenne FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Porsche Cayenne better?
The AMG EQE is the better performance choice, with 617 hp and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. The Cayenne is better for carrying luggage, thanks to its 772-litre boot versus 430 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM40,888 more than the Porsche Cayenne.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
The AMG EQE has the stronger cover: four years with unlimited mileage plus a 10-year/250,000-km battery warranty. The Cayenne has a four-year, 100,000-km manufacturer warranty.