Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Verdict
At RM355,888, the E-Class is RM24,000 cheaper than the RM379,888 EQE, and it keeps the practical edge with a 540-litre boot versus 430 litres. The EQE hits back hard as the EV: 288 hp, 6.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 669 km of range from a 90.6 kWh battery. The E-Class is slower at 7.5 seconds but has a higher 240 km/h top speed and a 66-litre tank. For Malaysia, this is boot space and long-distance familiarity versus EV pace and range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if you want the cheaper executive sedan with the bigger 540-litre boot, higher 240 km/h top speed and petrol-hybrid refuelling.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want electric drive, 288 hp, a 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 669 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class RM355,888; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1,999 cc petrol hybrid/REV; Mercedes-Benz EQE single-motor electric
- Power: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 201 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 7.5 s; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 240 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQE 210 km/h
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 540 L; Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 355,888✓ | RM 379,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 6.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 669 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,949 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,961 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Boot space | 540 L✓ | 430 L |
| Fuel tank | 66 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 | 9 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 380 | RM 305✓ |
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.
E-Class
- RM24,000 lower price
- 540-litre boot
- 240 km/h top speed
- 201 hp trails the EQE
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
EQE
- 288 hp from its single motor
- Quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- 669 km EV range
- RM24,000 higher price
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
E-Class vs EQE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is better for EV performance, with 288 hp, 6.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 669 km range. The E-Class is better for luggage and higher-speed running, with a 540-litre boot and 240 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM24,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.4 seconds, compared with 7.5 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The E-Class has the higher top speed: 240 km/h versus 210 km/h.