Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Mercedes-Benz EQV
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the sharper EV buy at RM379,888, with 288 hp, 565 Nm, 669 km of range and 170 kW DC charging. It is also far quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM450,350 because it is a different tool: seven seats, five doors, 610 litres of boot space and power sliding doors. For a Malaysian buyer, this is sedan efficiency and pace against MPV cabin use.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the longer-range, quicker and better-equipped executive EV sedan.
EQV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, a larger boot and MPV access more than outright range or performance.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km; Mercedes-Benz EQV 374 km
- Output: Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp/565 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQV 201 hp/362 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQV 12.1 seconds
- Charging rate: Mercedes-Benz EQE 22 kW AC/170 kW DC; Mercedes-Benz EQV 11 kW AC/110 kW DC
- Seating and boot: Mercedes-Benz EQE 5 seats/430 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQV 7 seats/610 litres
EQE
- Much longer 669 km EV range
- Quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging rates
- Only 5 seats against the EQV’s 7
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- No power sliding doors or twin sunroof
EQV
- 7-seat cabin with second-row captain seats
- Larger 610-litre boot
- Power sliding doors and twin sunroof
- Costs RM70,462 more
- Shorter 374 km EV range
- Slower 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging rates
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,888✓ | RM 450,350 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm✓ | 362 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh✓ | 90 kWh |
| EV Range | 669 km✓ | 374 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170.0 kW✓ | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 2,355 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | — | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shades |
| 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 | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 305 | RM 160✓ |
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.
EQE vs EQV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is better for most EV buyers because it has more range, more power, faster charging and stronger warranty coverage. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is better only if seven seats and MPV access are must-haves.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM70,462 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE, at RM450,350 versus RM379,888.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV is more practical for large families, with 7 seats, 5 doors, 610 litres of boot space and power sliding doors. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is a 5-seat sedan with a 430-litre boot.