Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888, or RM650,112 less than the RM1,300,000 Porsche Panamera, while its two motors make 617 hp and 950 Nm for a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 90.6-kWh battery claims 527 km and accepts 200-kW DC charging. The Panamera counters with 272 km/h to the EQE’s 220 km/h, a 494-litre boot and five doors. Choose it for petrol GT duties and extra luggage room; choose the Mercedes for EV range, pace and a far smaller outlay.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want 527 km of claimed EV range, 3.5-second acceleration and RM650,112 left in your budget.
Panamera
Pick the Porsche Panamera if a 494-litre boot, five-door body and 272 km/h top speed matter more than the price gap.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000.
- Power and torque: AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm; Panamera 348 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: AMG EQE 3.5 seconds; Panamera 5.1 seconds.
- Top speed: AMG EQE 220 km/h; Panamera 272 km/h.
- Boot space and doors: AMG EQE 430 litres and four doors; Panamera 494 litres and five doors.
- Weight: AMG EQE 2,540 kg; Panamera 1,980 kg.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp, 950 Nm and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 90.6-kWh battery, 527 km claimed range and 200-kW DC charging.
- Nine airbags and braking with cyclist detection plus evasive steering assist.
- 220 km/h top speed versus the Panamera’s 272 km/h.
- 430-litre boot and four doors versus 494 litres and five doors.
- No blind spot information system, panoramic glass roof or ventilated front seats.
Panamera
- 494-litre boot and five doors.
- 272 km/h top speed.
- Blind spot information system, ventilated front seats and panoramic glass roof.
- Costs RM650,112 more.
- 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.5 seconds.
- Eight airbags versus nine in the AMG EQE.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM649,888✓ | RM1,300,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,640✓ | RM1,865 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 348 hp at 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm at 1,900 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84.5 mm × 86 mm |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 527 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | PDK |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 5.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 494 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| 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 | 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 Heating and Memory Functions | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 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 | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-C Ports Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| 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 | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| 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 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 Boot with Contactless 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 View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset | — |
| 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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AMG EQE vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Porsche Panamera better?
The AMG EQE is the stronger choice for EV driving, with 527 km claimed range, 617 hp and a 3.5-second sprint. The Panamera suits buyers needing a larger 494-litre boot, five doors and a 272 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Panamera costs RM1,300,000, which is RM650,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE at RM649,888.
Which is quicker, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Porsche Panamera?
The AMG EQE is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 3.5 seconds against the Panamera’s 5.1 seconds. The Panamera has the higher top speed, at 272 km/h versus 220 km/h.
