Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class costs RM367,888 to the Mercedes-Benz EQE’s RM379,888. The E-Class is the pragmatic Malaysian choice: it is CKD, carries a 540-litre boot and is 530 kg lighter, while its 66-litre tank suits long days without charging plans. But the EQE’s 90.6-kWh battery brings a stated 669 km range, 170-kW DC charging and 288 hp/565 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 6.4 seconds. It also gets rear-wheel steering, Digital Light and a 10-year/250,000-km battery warranty. Its RM305 road tax undercuts the E-Class’s RM380.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if you need the larger 540-litre boot, a 66-litre fuel tank and the lower upfront cost.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if home or workplace charging is available and you want 669 km of stated range, quicker acceleration and richer driver-assistance hardware.
Key differences
- Price: E-Class RM367,888; EQE RM379,888
- Powertrain: E-Class 1,999 cc petrol hybrid with 201 hp/320 Nm engine and 23 hp/205 Nm motor; EQE 288 hp/565 Nm motor
- 0-100 km/h: E-Class 7.5 seconds; EQE 6.4 seconds
- Battery/range: E-Class no battery capacity or EV range stated; EQE 90.6 kWh and 669 km
- Boot space: E-Class 540 litres; EQE 430 litres
- Kerb weight: E-Class 1,825 kg; EQE 2,355 kg
E-Class
- RM12,000 lower purchase price
- 540-litre boot and 66-litre fuel tank
- 30 km/h higher 240 km/h top speed
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the EQE’s 6.4 seconds
- No head-up display, heated front seats or rear-wheel steering
EQE
- 288 hp and 565 Nm motor output
- 90.6-kWh battery, 669 km stated range and 170-kW DC charging
- Digital Light, head-up display and 15-speaker 710-watt Burmester audio
- RM12,000 dearer to buy
- 430-litre boot is 110 litres smaller
- 530 kg heavier and limited to 210 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM367,888✓ | RM379,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 2,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 23 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | 565 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 669 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler AG | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,949 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,961 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,825 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear 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 | Reflector LED with Adaptive High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | — | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker Sound System | 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, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| 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.
Used E-Class & EQE for sale
E-Class vs EQE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is the better choice if you can charge regularly, with 669 km of stated range, 6.4-second acceleration and a 10-year/250,000-km battery warranty. Choose the E-Class for its larger boot, fuel-tank convenience and lower entry price.
What is the price difference?
The EQE costs RM12,000 more than the E-Class. Its annual road tax is RM305, which is RM75 lower than the E-Class’s RM380.
How quickly can the Mercedes-Benz EQE charge?
The EQE accepts AC charging at up to 22 kW and DC charging at up to 170 kW. It has a 90.6-kWh battery and a stated electric range of 669 km.
