Verdict
The AMG EQE is the dramatic choice: its two motors produce 617 hp and 950 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while its 90.6-kWh battery is rated for 527 km. But the RM282,000 gap is substantial for a Malaysian buyer, and the E-Class counters with a 540-litre boot, 240 km/h top speed and RM380 annual road tax versus RM1,640. Pick the AMG EQE for electric performance and long-distance EV capability; the E-Class is the more sensible executive sedan if boot space and upfront outlay matter.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want 617 hp, 950 Nm, 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace and a 527-km EV range.
E-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if you want to save RM282,000, carry 110 litres more luggage and pay RM1,260 less annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; Mercedes-Benz E-Class RM367,888.
- Performance: AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm from two motors, 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; E-Class 23 hp and 205 Nm motor output, 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.
- Energy storage: AMG EQE 90.6-kWh battery with 527-km EV range; E-Class 1-kWh battery and no EV range stated.
- Driveline: AMG EQE all-wheel drive; E-Class rear-wheel drive.
- Luggage capacity: AMG EQE 430 litres; E-Class 540 litres.
- Annual road tax: AMG EQE RM1,640; E-Class RM380.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm with 3.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 90.6-kWh battery, 527-km EV range and 200-kW DC charging.
- AIRMATIC adaptive air suspension and a 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester system.
- RM282,000 more expensive than the E-Class.
- 430-litre boot is 110 litres smaller.
- RM1,640 annual road tax is RM1,260 higher.
E-Class
- RM282,000 lower purchase price and RM380 annual road tax.
- 540-litre boot is 110 litres larger.
- 240 km/h top speed, plus blind-spot information and rear window shades.
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the AMG EQE by 4.0 seconds.
- 1-kWh battery has no stated EV range or AC/DC charging rate.
- No air suspension, and its seven-speaker audio system is less substantial than the AMG EQE's 15-speaker Burmester setup.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM649,888 | RM367,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,640 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp✓ | 23 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh✓ | 1 kWh |
| EV Range | 527 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Daimler AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,961 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 1,825 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 66 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 540 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | 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 Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 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 |
| 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) | Reflector LED with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 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 | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System | 14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree 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 | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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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AMG EQE vs E-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Mercedes-Benz E-Class better?
The AMG EQE is better for EV range, all-wheel-drive performance and high-speed charging. The E-Class is better for keeping purchase price, road tax and luggage compromises under control.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM282,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Which is quicker?
The AMG EQE is much quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds versus 7.5 seconds for the E-Class. It also has 617 hp and 950 Nm from two motors, against the E-Class motor's 23 hp and 205 Nm.
