Verdict
At RM367,888, the E200 Avantgarde is the sensible E-Class if charging is not part of your routine: it matches the E350e’s 201 hp and 320 Nm petrol-engine figures, and reaches 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The RM51,000 step to the E350e AMG Line buys a 25.4 kWh battery, 118 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 55 kW DC charging, plus a 6.4-second sprint. Malaysian buyers with dependable home or workplace charging will use that hardware; others should keep the cash.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E200 Avantgarde if you want the lower-cost E-Class and cannot regularly charge a plug-in hybrid.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350e AMG Line if you can charge regularly and want 118 km of EV range, quicker acceleration and richer cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: RM367,888 for the E200 Avantgarde versus RM418,888 for the E350e AMG Line.
- Motor output: 23 hp and 205 Nm in the E200 Avantgarde versus 127 hp and 440 Nm in the E350e AMG Line.
- Battery and EV range: no listed battery or EV range for the E200 Avantgarde versus 25.4 kWh and 118 km for the E350e AMG Line.
- Charging: no listed AC or DC charging for the E200 Avantgarde versus 11 kW AC and 55 kW DC for the E350e AMG Line.
- 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds for the E200 Avantgarde versus 6.4 seconds for the E350e AMG Line.
- Audio: seven speakers in the E200 Avantgarde versus a 21-speaker Burmester 4D system in the E350e AMG Line.
E200 Avantgarde
- Lower purchase price.
- Same 201 hp and 320 Nm petrol-engine figures as the E350e.
- 19-inch wheels rather than 20-inch wheels.
- No 25.4 kWh battery, 118 km EV range or charging capability.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 7.5 seconds versus 6.4 seconds.
- Seven-speaker audio instead of the E350e’s 21-speaker Burmester 4D system.
E350e AMG Line
- 25.4 kWh battery with 118 km EV range and 11 kW AC/55 kW DC charging.
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds.
- Digital Light LED projector headlamps, panoramic sliding glass roof and adaptive dampers.
- Costs RM51,000 more than the E200 Avantgarde.
- Lower top speed: 236 km/h versus 240 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM367,888✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380 | RM380 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 23 hp | 127 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 25.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 118 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 55 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler AG | Daimler AG |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 236 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,949 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,961 mm | 2,961 mm |
| Weight | 1,825 kg | 2,190 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres✓ | 370 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 275/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Reflector LED with Adaptive High Beam | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Rear Window and Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker Sound System | 14.4" Superscreen MBUX Multimedia with Front Passenger Screen, Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, 21 Speaker Burmester 4D Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 4 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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E200 Avantgarde vs E350e AMG Line FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E200 Avantgarde or Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350e AMG Line better?
The E350e AMG Line is better if regular charging is realistic, because it adds 118 km EV range and cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 6.4 seconds. Choose the E200 Avantgarde if you will not exploit plug-in charging.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350e AMG Line costs RM51,000 more: RM418,888 against RM367,888 for the E200 Avantgarde.
Can the E350e AMG Line be charged at DC fast chargers?
Yes. The E350e AMG Line supports charging at up to 55 kW DC and 11 kW AC, and has a 25.4 kWh battery with 118 km of EV range. The E200 Avantgarde has no listed charging rate or EV range.