Verdict
For a Malaysian executive-EV buyer, the Volvo ES90 is the sharper buy at RM339,888, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz EQE by RM40,000 while bringing 329 hp, 350 kW DC charging, air suspension and a five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty. Its 22-inch wheels and 5,000-mm body are substantial, too. The EQE answers with a 669-km range, 22 kW AC charging and a quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time, plus rear-wheel steering. Choose the Volvo for price and charging pace; take the Mercedes if maximum quoted range and long-distance AC charging matter more.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the longer 669-km quoted range, 22 kW AC charging and 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you want to save RM40,000, gain 350 kW DC charging and get air suspension with a more lavish rear-seat specification.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Volvo ES90 RM339,888.
- Motor output: Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp and 565 Nm; Volvo ES90 329 hp and 480 Nm.
- Charging: Mercedes-Benz EQE 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC; Volvo ES90 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC.
- Range and acceleration: Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km and 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds; Volvo ES90 651 km and 6.6 seconds.
- Size and boot: Mercedes-Benz EQE 4,946 mm long with a 430-litre boot; Volvo ES90 5,000 mm long with a 424-litre boot.
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz EQE four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle and 10-year/250,000-km battery cover; Volvo ES90 five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle and…
EQE
- 669-km quoted EV range
- 22 kW AC charging and 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Rear-wheel steering, Digital Light and auto parking
- RM40,000 dearer than the ES90
- 170 kW DC charging trails the ES90's 350 kW
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter
ES90
- RM339,888 price with Malaysian CKD assembly
- 350 kW DC charging and 329 hp
- Air suspension, ventilated reclining rear seats and 1,650-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio
- 651-km range is 18 km shorter
- 11 kW AC charging is half the EQE's 22 kW rate
- 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 180 km/h top speed trail the EQE
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM379,888 | RM339,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | 329 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm✓ | 480 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | 92 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 669 km✓ | 651 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170.0 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds✓ | 6.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,355 kg | 2,410 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 424 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero E VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | Active Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain, Dual Front Centre Airbags |
| 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 | Available on 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 | 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) | LED Projectors with Auto 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 Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Power Reclining Seats with Ventilation |
| 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 | — | Fixed Glass Roof, Adjustable Opacity |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C | 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,650 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | 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 | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 EQE & ES90 for sale
EQE vs ES90 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Volvo ES90 better?
The Volvo ES90 is the better value choice: it costs RM40,000 less, has 329 hp, 350 kW DC charging and air suspension. The EQE is preferable for its 669-km range, 22 kW AC charging and slightly quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888 and the Volvo ES90 costs RM339,888, so the EQE carries a RM40,000 premium.
Which one charges faster?
The Volvo ES90 has faster 350 kW DC charging versus 170 kW for the EQE. The EQE is better for AC charging at 22 kW, compared with the ES90's 11 kW.
