Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the rational Malaysian executive sedan: at RM379,888, it costs RM778,000 less than the RM1,157,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG E-Class, carries just RM305 annual road tax and has a 90.6-kWh battery rated for 669 km. The AMG answers with a very different brief, using 604 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time against the EQE’s 288 hp, 565 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 6.4 seconds. It is dramatically quicker, but the EQE has a 181-mm longer wheelbase and four-year vehicle warranty.
AMG E-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG E-Class if 604 hp, 850 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h sprint matter more than its RM1,157,888 price and RM6,549 annual road tax.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want a 669-km electric range, 170-kW DC charging and a RM778,000 lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: AMG E-Class RM1,157,888; EQE RM379,888.
- Road tax per year: AMG E-Class RM6,549; EQE RM305.
- Power and torque: AMG E-Class 604 hp and 850 Nm; EQE motor 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: AMG E-Class 3.4 seconds and 300 km/h; EQE 6.4 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Wheelbase and boot space: AMG E-Class 2,939 mm and 540 litres; EQE 3,120 mm and 430 litres.
- Driveline and weight: AMG E-Class all-wheel drive and 1,955 kg; EQE rear-wheel drive and 2,355 kg.
AMG E-Class
- 604 hp and 850 Nm with all-wheel drive.
- 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 300 km/h top speed.
- 540-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- RM778,000 more expensive and RM6,244 higher annual road tax.
- No electric range or AC/DC charging capability.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the EQE’s four years.
EQE
- 90.6-kWh battery with 669 km EV range.
- 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus 10-year/250,000-km EV battery warranty.
- 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time trails the AMG E-Class by three seconds.
- 430-litre boot is 110 litres smaller.
- Rear-wheel drive and 288 hp/565 Nm versus the AMG E-Class’s all-wheel drive and 604 hp/850 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,157,888 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM6,549 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 3,982 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 604 hp | — |
| Torque | 850 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 669 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sports transmission | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 300 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,988 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,907 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,939 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,955 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Five-Twin Spoke Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Five-Twin Spoke Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Air Body Control | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee |
| 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 | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | 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, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window sun shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Voice Control, Burmester Surround Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D 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 | 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 Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, 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 camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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.
Used AMG E-Class & EQE for sale
AMG E-Class vs EQE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG E-Class or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is the better financial and EV-led choice, costing RM778,000 less with RM305 annual road tax and 669 km of range. Choose the AMG E-Class only if its 604 hp, all-wheel drive and 3.4-second sprint are central to the purchase.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E-Class costs RM1,157,888 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, so the AMG E-Class is RM778,000 more expensive.
Which car is faster and more practical?
The AMG E-Class is faster, reaching 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds against 6.4 seconds for the EQE. It also has a larger 540-litre boot, while the EQE’s 3,120-mm wheelbase is 181 mm longer.