Verdict
The RM101,888 dearer Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the driver’s choice: its two motors produce 617 hp and 950 Nm, reach 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and draw from a 90.6-kWh battery rated for 527 km. Its 200-kW DC charging also suits buyers with reliable charging access. But the Toyota Alphard is the more practical Malaysian family carrier, with seven seats, a 510-litre boot and power sliding doors. Its RM754 annual road tax undercuts the EQE’s RM1,640, while the Mercedes has only five seats and 430 litres of luggage space.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you can charge at home or work and want 617 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time in a five-seat sedan.
Alphard
Pick the Toyota Alphard if you need seven seats, power sliding doors and a larger 510-litre boot while spending RM101,888 less upfront.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Powertrain: EQE has two electric motors with 617 hp and 950 Nm; Alphard has a 2,393-cc turbo petrol engine with 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Energy storage and use: EQE has a 90.6-kWh battery and 527-km EV range; Alphard has a 75-litre fuel tank and rated economy of 9 L/100 km.
- Practicality: EQE has five seats and a 430-litre boot; Alphard has seven seats and a 510-litre boot.
- Road tax: EQE costs RM1,640 per year; Alphard costs RM754 per year.
- Dimensions: EQE is 4,946 mm long and 1,510 mm tall; Alphard is 5,010 mm long and 1,950 mm tall.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm from two electric motors.
- 527-km EV range and 200-kW DC charging.
- AIRMATIC adaptive air suspension, 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 220-km/h top speed.
- RM101,888 more expensive and RM886 per year higher road tax.
- Five seats and 430 litres of boot space versus the Alphard’s seven seats and 510 litres.
- No power sliding doors or rear powered sun shades.
Alphard
- Seven seats, ottoman middle-row captain’s chairs and power sliding doors with soft close.
- 510-litre boot and 80 litres more luggage space than the EQE.
- RM101,888 lower price, RM754 annual road tax and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 274 hp and 430 Nm fall far behind the EQE’s 617 hp and 950 Nm.
- No EV driving range or DC charging capability; rated petrol economy is 9 L/100 km.
- MacPherson strut front suspension and double-wishbone rear suspension, rather than the EQE’s multi-link air suspension at both ends.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM649,888 | RM548,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,640 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | — | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 274 hp |
| Torque | — | 430 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| 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 | — | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloy |
| 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 | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Middle 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, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| 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) | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof 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 | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push 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 with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power sliding with soft close function |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 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 Alphard FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Toyota Alphard better?
The AMG EQE is better for performance and electric driving, with 617 hp, 950 Nm and 527 km of rated range. The Alphard is better for carrying people and luggage, providing seven seats, a 510-litre boot and power sliding doors.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888 and the Toyota Alphard costs RM548,000, so the EQE is RM101,888 more expensive.
Which is cheaper to run for annual road tax?
The Toyota Alphard has lower annual road tax at RM754, compared with RM1,640 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE. That is an RM886 yearly difference in the Alphard’s favour.