Verdict
At RM379,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM359,112 less than the RM739,000 Porsche Cayenne Coupe, while its RM305 annual road tax is far easier to swallow than RM2,118. Its 90.6-kWh battery delivers a claimed 669 km of EV range and accepts 170 kW DC charging, against the Porsche’s 25.9-kWh battery and 90 km EV range. The Cayenne Coupe is the quicker, roomier load carrier: 0-100 km/h takes 4.7 seconds and its boot holds 698 litres. But for a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the EQE is the rational pick by a very large margin.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want 669 km of claimed EV range, 170 kW DC charging and a RM359,112 saving upfront.
Cayenne Coupe
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you need all-wheel drive, a 698-litre boot and 4.7-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000.
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 90 km.
- Battery capacity: Mercedes-Benz EQE 90.6 kWh; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 25.9 kWh.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 4.7 seconds.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 698 litres.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM2,118.
EQE
- RM359,112 cheaper to buy.
- 669 km claimed EV range with 170 kW DC charging.
- Rear-wheel steering, head-up display and auto parking.
- Slower 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.7 seconds.
- 430-litre boot trails the Porsche’s 698 litres.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
Cayenne Coupe
- 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time and 263 km/h top speed.
- 698-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- All-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension and ventilated front seats.
- Costs RM359,112 more upfront.
- 90 km EV range is 579 km short of the EQE’s 669 km.
- RM2,118 annual road tax versus RM305.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM379,888✓ | RM739,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM2,118 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 350 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp✓ | 173 hp |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm✓ | 460 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh✓ | 25.9 kWh |
| EV Range | 669 km✓ | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 2,355 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear 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, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Matrix 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| 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 Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| 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-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | — |
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 Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The EQE is the better buy for EV range, charging capability, road tax and purchase price. Choose the Cayenne Coupe only if its faster acceleration, all-wheel drive and much larger 698-litre boot outweigh its RM359,112 higher price.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM739,000, which is RM359,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE at RM379,888.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE has lower annual road tax at RM305. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is RM2,118 per year, a RM1,813 difference.