Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM398,888 EQE SUV saves RM44,000 and cuts annual road tax to RM305 versus RM965, yet its 90.6-kWh battery still claims 596 km, only 4 km behind the EX90. It also has a 3,030-mm wheelbase and a much larger 520-litre boot. The RM442,888 Volvo counters with seven seats, 510 hp, 910 Nm, all-wheel drive and 250-kW DC charging, although its 111-kWh battery produces only a marginal 600-km range claim. Both hit 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Choose on seating and charging priorities, not outright acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV if you want the lower RM398,888 entry price, RM305 annual road tax, 22-kW AC charging and a 520-litre five-seat boot.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, 510 hp and 250-kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV RM398,888; Volvo EX90 RM442,888.
- Motors and output: EQE SUV has 1 motor with 288 hp and 565 Nm; EX90 has 2 motors with 510 hp and 910 Nm.
- Battery and range: EQE SUV has a 90.6-kWh battery and 596 km range; EX90 has 111 kWh and 600 km.
- Charging: EQE SUV supports 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC; EX90 supports 11-kW AC and 250-kW DC.
- Seating and boot: EQE SUV has 5 seats and 520 litres; EX90 has 7 seats and 310 litres.
- Road tax: EQE SUV RM305 per year; EX90 RM965 per year.
EQE SUV
- RM44,000 lower purchase price and RM660 lower annual road tax.
- 22-kW AC charging capability.
- 520-litre boot and 3,030-mm wheelbase.
- Five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- 170-kW DC charging versus 250 kW.
- Rear-wheel drive, 288 hp and 565 Nm versus all-wheel drive, 510 hp and 910 Nm.
EX90
- Seven-seat layout with 50:50 third-row folding.
- 510 hp, 910 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 250-kW DC charging, panoramic glass roof and powered doors.
- RM44,000 higher price and RM965 annual road tax.
- 310-litre boot versus the EQE SUV's 520 litres.
- 11-kW AC charging versus 22 kW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM398,888✓ | RM442,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | 510 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | 910 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | 111 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 596 km | 600 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170 kW | 250 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,863 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric 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 rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| 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 Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third 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 |
| Audio | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty | 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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EQE SUV vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for seven-seat use, all-wheel drive and 250-kW DC charging. The EQE SUV is the sharper buy for a five-seat household, with a RM44,000 lower price, much lower road tax and a 520-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV costs RM398,888, so the EX90 is RM44,000 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The EX90 has the higher 250-kW DC charging rate against 170 kW for the EQE SUV. The Mercedes reverses that advantage on AC charging, supporting 22 kW versus the Volvo's 11 kW.