Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Volvo ES90
Verdict
At RM379,888 versus RM339,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQE asks RM40,000 more, but it gives the Malaysian buyer the longer rated range at 669 km against 651 km, a quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and a higher 210 km/h top speed. The Volvo ES90 hits back with 329 hp versus 288 hp, a slightly larger 92.0 kWh battery and a five-year warranty. Both are five-seat, rear-drive, single-motor executive EV sedans with nine airbags, so this is a close paper fight.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the longer 669 km range, quicker 6.4-second sprint and higher 210 km/h top speed.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you want to save RM40,000, get 329 hp and have the longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Volvo ES90 RM339,888
- Power: Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp; Volvo ES90 329 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 s; Volvo ES90 6.6 s
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km; Volvo ES90 651 km
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz EQE 210 km/h; Volvo ES90 180 km/h
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz EQE 4 years; Volvo ES90 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,888 | RM 339,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 288 hp | 329 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 s✓ | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 90.6 kWh | 92.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 669 km✓ | 651 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,942 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,546 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,102 mm |
| Boot space | 430 L✓ | 424 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 | 9 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 395 |
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
- Longer 669 km EV range
- Quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 210 km/h top speed
- Costs RM40,000 more
- Lower output at 288 hp
- Shorter four-year warranty
ES90
- Cheaper by RM40,000
- More powerful 329 hp motor
- Longer five-year warranty
- Shorter 651 km EV range
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Higher RM395 yearly road tax
EQE vs ES90 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Volvo ES90 better?
The EQE is the sharper paper pick for range and speed, with 669 km and 6.4 seconds to 100 km/h. The ES90 is better value if price, 329 hp output and a five-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM40,000 more than the Volvo ES90. That extra money mainly buys the longer rated range, quicker 0-100 km/h time and higher top speed.
Which has the bigger battery and longer range?
The Volvo ES90 has the bigger battery at 92.0 kWh versus 90.6 kWh, but the Mercedes-Benz EQE has the longer rated range at 669 km versus 651 km.