Verdict
At RM 355,888 against RM 648,888, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is RM 293,000 cheaper and still gives you a proper executive sedan with a 201 hp 2.0-litre turbo engine, 23 hp motor assistance, rear-wheel drive and a higher 240 km/h top speed. The Mercedes-Benz EQS spends that money on a different brief: two motors, 443 hp, 828 Nm, all-wheel drive, 4.8-second acceleration, 696 km EV range and a longer 3,210 mm wheelbase. For Malaysia, this is petrol-hybrid familiarity versus full-electric luxury space.
E-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if you want the lower entry price, petrol-hybrid running and the lighter, faster-at-the-top-end executive sedan.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want the bigger, quicker electric luxury sedan with more rear-seat hardware, more boot space and 696 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class RM 355,888; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM 648,888
- Powertrain output: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 201 hp engine plus 23 hp motor; Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp from two motors
- Torque: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 Nm engine plus 205 Nm motor; Mercedes-Benz EQS 828 Nm motor torque
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS 4.8 seconds
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2,961 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQS 3,210 mm
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 540 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 litres
E-Class
- RM 293,000 cheaper to buy
- Higher 240 km/h top speed versus 210 km/h
- Lighter at 1,825 kg versus 2,480 kg
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 540-litre boot
- No listed EV range, DC charging or traction battery warranty
EQS
- Much stronger 443 hp and 828 Nm twin-motor all-wheel-drive setup
- 696 km EV range with up to 200 kW DC charging
- Longer wheelbase, 610-litre boot and power-adjustable heated and ventilated rear seats
- Costs RM 293,000 more
- Heavier at 2,480 kg
- Lower 210 km/h top speed and higher RM 715 annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 355,888✓ | RM 648,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 23 hp | 443 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | 828 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 696 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler AG | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,949 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,961 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,825 kg | 2,480 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Reflector LED with Adaptive High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker Sound System | 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree 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 | — | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 715 |
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 vs EQS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is better for pace, rear space, EV range and luxury equipment. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is better if purchase price, lower road tax and petrol-hybrid familiarity matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class costs RM 355,888, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM 648,888. The EQS is RM 293,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.8 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.