Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class costs RM80,112 less, yet its 201 hp, 320 Nm hybrid-assisted powertrain has a clear edge over the Toyota Vellfire’s 180 hp and 235 Nm. It is also 280 kg lighter and has a 540-litre boot. But the Vellfire answers a different family brief: seven seats, powered sliding doors and ottoman captain’s chairs matter more than the E-Class’ 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time when adults regularly occupy all three rows. Its RM835 annual road tax also exceeds the Mercedes’ RM380.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if you want the lower-cost five-seat executive car with 201 hp, 320 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 540-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, powered sliding doors and power-adjustable ottoman middle-row captain’s chairs.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class RM367,888; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 201 hp and 320 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Seating and doors: Mercedes-Benz E-Class five seats and four doors; Toyota Vellfire seven seats and five doors.
- Weight: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1,825 kg; Toyota Vellfire 2,105 kg.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz E-Class 540 litres; Toyota Vellfire 510 litres.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz E-Class RM380; Toyota Vellfire RM835.
E-Class
- 201 hp and 320 Nm, versus 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- RM80,112 lower purchase price.
- 540-litre boot and 280 kg lower weight.
- Only five seats and four doors, against the Vellfire’s seven seats and powered sliding doors.
- Rear air-conditioning is limited to rear vents rather than dual-zone automatic climate control.
- No front foglamps, panoramic rear glass roof or ventilated front seats.
Vellfire
- Seven seats with power-adjustable ottoman captain’s chairs in the middle row.
- Powered sliding doors with soft-close and anti-pinch functions.
- Ventilated front seats, a 15-speaker JBL sound system and a five-year warranty.
- Costs RM80,112 more and has RM455 higher annual road tax.
- Its 180 hp and 235 Nm trail the E-Class’ 201 hp and 320 Nm.
- 510-litre boot is 30 litres smaller despite the longer 5,005 mm body.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM367,888✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 23 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 9 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler AG | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,949 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,961 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 1,825 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres✓ | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Reflector LED with Adaptive High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| 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 | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker 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 & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
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 vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Toyota Vellfire better?
The E-Class is the better choice for a five-seat executive sedan with stronger 201 hp and 320 Nm outputs, lower road tax and a larger boot. Choose the Vellfire when seven seats, captain’s chairs and powered sliding doors are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire is RM80,112 dearer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: RM448,000 versus RM367,888.
Which has more practical seating and luggage space?
The Vellfire carries seven people across three rows, while the E-Class seats five. However, the E-Class has the larger quoted boot at 540 litres, 30 litres more than the Vellfire’s 510 litres.