Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE vs Porsche Panamera
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888 against the Porsche Panamera’s RM1,300,000, yet its dual motors give 617 hp and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. For a Malaysian buyer, that RM650,112 saving is hard to ignore. The Panamera fights back with a much higher 272 km/h top speed, a 494-litre boot and a 90-litre tank, but on paper the AMG EQE is the quicker and cheaper five-seat AWD sedan.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want the stronger 617 hp EV, the quicker 3.5-second sprint and the lower price.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you want petrol grand tourer character, the higher 272 km/h top speed and the larger 494-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp; Porsche Panamera 348 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 s; Porsche Panamera 5.1 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 220 km/h; Porsche Panamera 272 km/h
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 L; Porsche Panamera 494 L
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3,120 mm; Porsche Panamera 2,950 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 649,888✓ | RM 1,300,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,894 cc |
| Power | 617 hp✓ | 348 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s✓ | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 90.6 kWh | — |
| EV range | 527 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Boot space | 430 L | 494 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,640✓ | RM 1,865 |
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
- 617 hp dual-motor AWD output
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 527 km EV range from a 90.6 kWh battery
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- No petrol fallback; it is fully electric
Panamera
- Higher 272 km/h top speed
- Larger 494-litre boot
- 90-litre fuel tank for long-distance petrol use
- Costs RM650,112 more
- Slower 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 348 hp is well down on the AMG EQE
AMG EQE vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Porsche Panamera better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the better numbers car: cheaper, more powerful and quicker to 100 km/h. The Porsche Panamera suits buyers who value a petrol grand tourer with a higher top speed and more boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Panamera costs RM650,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE, based on RM1,300,000 versus RM649,888.
Which one is faster?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 3.5 seconds versus 5.1 seconds, but the Porsche Panamera has the higher top speed at 272 km/h against 220 km/h.