Verdict
At RM495,071, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is RM3,817 cheaper and suits the buyer who values its 250 km/h top speed, adaptive cruise control with steering assist and head-up display. The RM498,888 Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more practical cross-shop: it has five seats, a 490-litre boot and all-wheel drive, against four seats, 425 litres and rear-wheel drive. Its plug-in hybrid system adds a 31 kWh battery, 154 hp motor and 114 km EV range, while 6.1 seconds to 100 km/h edges the Coupe’s 6.4 seconds.
E-Class Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe if you want the lower RM495,071 entry price, 250 km/h top speed and adaptive cruise control with steering assist.
GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you need five seats, 490 litres of boot space, all-wheel drive and up to 114 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe RM495,071; Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888.
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 254 hp, 370 Nm 1,991 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz GLE 248 hp, 400 Nm 1,999 cc petrol PHEV plus a 154 hp, 440 Nm motor.
- Electric capability: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe has no battery or EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLE has a 31 kWh battery and 114 km EV range.
- Practicality: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe has four seats and a 425-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz GLE has five seats and a 490-litre boot.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe does 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLE does 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Dimensions: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is 4,853 mm long and 1,430 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz GLE is 4,924 mm long and 1,772 mm tall.
E-Class Coupe
- RM3,817 cheaper to buy.
- 250 km/h top speed.
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and head-up display.
- Four seats versus the GLE's five.
- 425-litre boot versus 490 litres.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
GLE
- 31 kWh battery, 154 hp motor and 114 km EV range.
- Five seats and a 490-litre boot.
- All-wheel drive and 400 Nm of engine torque.
- Costs RM3,817 more.
- 210 km/h top speed is 40 km/h lower.
- Gets passive cruise control, where the Coupe has adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM495,071✓ | RM498,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM376✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 254 hp✓ | 248 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 154 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 114 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 147 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,853 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,315 kg | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 425 litres | 490 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R19 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Agility Control with Selective Damping System | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe Plus, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| 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 | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | 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 | 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 | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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E-Class Coupe vs GLE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The GLE is better for family use and regular charging, with five seats, a 490-litre boot, all-wheel drive and 114 km EV range. Choose the E-Class Coupe for its lower price, 250 km/h top speed and more advanced cruise-control suite.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM498,888, which is RM3,817 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe at RM495,071.
Can the Mercedes-Benz GLE run on electric power?
Yes. The GLE is a petrol plug-in hybrid with a 31 kWh battery, a 154 hp electric motor and a quoted EV range of 114 km. It supports AC charging at up to 11 kW.