Verdict
The RM118,? no, exact gap is RM119,000: the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888 against the Mercedes-Benz GLE’s RM498,888. For that saving, the EQE brings a 90.6-kWh battery, 669 km EV range and 170 kW DC charging, making it the cleaner fit for buyers able to charge regularly. The GLE counters with all-wheel drive, a 490-litre boot, five doors and 114 km electric range backed by its 1,999 cc plug-in-hybrid drivetrain. It is also marginally quicker to 100 km/h, at 6.1 seconds versus 6.4 seconds.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if home or workplace charging is available and you want 669 km of EV range for RM119,000 less.
GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you need an all-wheel-drive five-door SUV with a 490-litre boot and petrol-backed plug-in-hybrid running.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888.
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km; Mercedes-Benz GLE 114 km.
- Battery capacity: Mercedes-Benz EQE 90.6 kWh; Mercedes-Benz GLE 31 kWh.
- DC charging: Mercedes-Benz EQE CCS at 170 kW; Mercedes-Benz GLE has no DC charging rate listed.
- Driveline: Mercedes-Benz EQE rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz GLE all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLE 490 litres.
EQE
- RM119,000 lower purchase price
- 669 km EV range from a 90.6-kWh battery
- 170 kW CCS DC charging and 22 kW AC charging
- 430-litre boot is 60 litres smaller
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- Four-door sedan body is less access-friendly than the GLE’s five-door SUV layout
GLE
- All-wheel drive
- 490-litre boot and five doors
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM119,000 more
- 114 km EV range is 555 km shorter
- No DC charging provision listed; AC charging is limited to 11 kW
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,888✓ | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 248 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm✓ | 440 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh✓ | 31 kWh |
| EV Range | 669 km✓ | 114 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | 2,355 kg | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 85 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 490 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | 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" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Cross-drilled Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | Airmatic with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on two rear passenger 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) | LED Reflectors |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| 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 Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window 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 | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Passive 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, with Surround View 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 | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 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 440 |
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 vs GLE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The EQE is better for long-distance electric driving, with 669 km range, 170 kW DC charging and a RM119,000 lower price. Choose the GLE if all-wheel drive, a five-door SUV body and a 490-litre boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM119,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE: RM498,888 versus RM379,888.
Which has the longer electric range and faster charging?
The EQE has 669 km of EV range, compared with the GLE’s 114 km. It also accepts 22 kW AC and 170 kW CCS DC charging, while the GLE is rated for 11 kW AC charging with no DC charging rate listed.