Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Toyota Vellfire
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the cheaper and quicker executive choice: RM379,888 buys a 288 hp/565 Nm electric motor, 669 km EV range, 170 kW DC charging and a 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time. The Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, but it answers with seven seats, power ottoman captain chairs, sliding doors and a taller MPV body. For Malaysia, this is less sedan-versus-MPV theory and more use case: the EQE suits self-driven EV buyers; the Vellfire is the better family and chauffeur car.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the lower price, EV running, stronger 288 hp/565 Nm output and a 669 km stated range.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, captain middle-row chairs, sliding power doors and a more passenger-first cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000
- Powertrain: EQE 288 hp/565 Nm electric motor; Vellfire 2.5L petrol with 180 hp/235 Nm
- Range/consumption: EQE 669 km EV range; Vellfire 9.1 L/100 km rated fuel economy
- Body and seating: EQE sedan with 5 seats; Vellfire MPV with 7 seats
- Boot space: EQE 430 litres; Vellfire 510 litres
- Top speed: EQE 210 km/h; Vellfire 170 km/h
EQE
- RM68,112 cheaper than the Vellfire
- Much stronger on-paper output at 288 hp and 565 Nm
- 669 km EV range with 170 kW DC charging
- Only 5 seats versus the Vellfire’s 7
- Smaller 430-litre boot versus 510 litres
- Tyre repair kit only; the Vellfire gets a space-saver spare
Vellfire
- Seven-seat MPV layout with power ottoman captain middle-row seats
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function suit family and chauffeur use
- Longer 5-year manufacturer warranty versus the EQE’s 4 years
- RM68,112 more expensive than the EQE
- Lower output at 180 hp and 235 Nm versus 288 hp and 565 Nm
- Higher annual road tax at RM835 versus RM305
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,888✓ | RM 448,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp |
| Torque | — | 235 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 669 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,355 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| 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, Driver Knee, 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 on Outer Middle Row 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, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| 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 Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| 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 | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof 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 | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| 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 | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 835 |
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 Vellfire FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Toyota Vellfire better?
The EQE is better for self-driven buyers who want EV performance, lower price and 669 km range. The Vellfire is better if seven seats, sliding doors and rear passenger comfort matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, while the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000. That makes the Vellfire RM68,112 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Toyota Vellfire is more practical. It has 7 seats and 510 litres of boot space, compared with the Mercedes-Benz EQE’s 5 seats and 430 litres.