Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE vs Toyota Alphard
Verdict
This is a straight split between pace and people-moving. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the driver’s choice on paper, with dual motors, 617 hp, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, plus 527 km of EV range. The Toyota Alphard answers with seven seats, a taller MPV body, 510 litres of boot space and a 75-litre petrol tank. For Malaysia, the Alphard is the easier family or chauffeur car; the AMG EQE is the fast executive sedan with the higher running-cost road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want 617 hp, all-wheel drive, 527 km of EV range and proper performance from an executive sedan.
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you need seven seats, an MPV cabin and petrol range flexibility more than 0-100 km/h pace.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; Toyota Alphard RM548,000
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 5; Toyota Alphard 7
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE dual-motor electric; Toyota Alphard 2,393 cc petrol
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp; Toyota Alphard 274 hp and 430 Nm
- Size: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 4,946 mm long, 1,961 mm wide, 1,510 mm tall; Toyota Alphard 5,010 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, 1,950 mm tall
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres; Toyota Alphard 510 litres
AMG EQE
- 617 hp dual-motor performance
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 527 km EV range
- Only five seats
- 430-litre boot is smaller than the Alphard’s
- RM1,640 yearly road tax
Alphard
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- 510-litre boot space
- Lower RM754 yearly road tax
- 274 hp is far below the AMG EQE’s 617 hp
- Front-wheel drive only
- Uses 9.0 L/100 km petrol
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 649,888 | RM 548,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,393 cc |
| Power | 617 hp✓ | 274 hp |
| Torque | — | 430 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 220 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 90.6 kWh | — |
| EV range | 527 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Boot space | 430 L | 510 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,640 | RM 754✓ |
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 Alphard FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Toyota Alphard better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better for performance, with 617 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Toyota Alphard is better for passengers, with seven seats, an MPV body and 510 litres of boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888 and the Toyota Alphard costs RM548,000, so the AMG EQE is RM101,888 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Toyota Alphard is more practical for family use. It has seven seats versus five in the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE, a taller MPV body and 510 litres of boot space against 430 litres.