Verdict
The Lotus Emeya is the faster choice: its dual motors produce 603 hp and 710 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds, while 420 kW DC capability is far beyond the EQE’s 170 kW. But a Malaysian buyer pays RM459,000 against RM379,888, faces RM1,440 annual road tax and gives up 59 km of claimed range. The Mercedes-Benz EQE’s 669 km range, 60:40 split-folding rear seats and 3,120 mm wheelbase make a stronger case for distance work, even if its 288 hp single motor is much less urgent. Its 430-litre boot is smaller.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if 603 hp, all-wheel drive, a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time and 420 kW DC charging matter more than purchase price, road tax and range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want 669 km of claimed range, lower annual road tax and more rear-seat flexibility for RM79,112 less.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emeya RM459,000; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Motor output: Lotus Emeya 603 hp and 710 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- Claimed EV range: Lotus Emeya 610 km; Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km.
- DC charging rate: Lotus Emeya 420 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQE 170 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds.
- Boot space: Lotus Emeya 509 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres.
Emeya
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive with 603 hp
- 420 kW DC charging capability
- Larger 509-litre boot
- RM79,112 higher purchase price
- 610 km claimed range is 59 km shorter
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM305
EQE
- 669 km claimed EV range
- 60:40 split-folding rear seats and heated memory front seats
- Nine airbags, auto parking and rear-wheel steering
- 288 hp and 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Emeya
- 170 kW DC charging rate is 250 kW lower
- 430-litre boot is 79 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,000 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Grand Tourer | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 102 kWh✓ | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 610 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 420 kW✓ | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.15 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,139 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 2,241 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,355 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P-Zero | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| 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 | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Fixed | 60:40 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 |
| 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 |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference 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 |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre puncture repair kit | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 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.
Used Emeya & EQE for sale
Emeya vs EQE FAQ
Is the Lotus Emeya or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Emeya is better for outright performance, all-wheel drive, boot space and high-rate DC charging. The EQE is better for claimed range, lower annual road tax, rear-seat practicality and a lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM79,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE: RM459,000 versus RM379,888.
Which EV charges faster?
The Lotus Emeya has the higher DC charging rate at 420 kW, compared with 170 kW for the Mercedes-Benz EQE. Both have 22 kW AC charging capability.
