Verdict
At RM379,888, the EQE is RM49,000 cheaper and costs far less to tax annually at RM305 versus RM1,940. Its 669-km range also beats the EX90’s 617 km, while 22-kW AC charging suits homes and destination chargers that can supply it. The Volvo counters with 671 hp, 870 Nm, AWD and a 4.2-second century sprint, plus seven seats and 350-kW DC charging. For a Malaysian buyer carrying people regularly, the EX90’s extra two seats matter more than its 310-litre boot; for long-distance efficiency, the EQE makes the stronger case.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if lower purchase and road-tax costs, 669 km of range and a 430-litre boot matter more than seven seats and outright pace.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, AWD traction, a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 350-kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305 per year; Volvo EX90 RM1,940 per year.
- Motor output: Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp and 565 Nm; Volvo EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- Range and battery: Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km from 90.6 kWh; Volvo EX90 617 km from 106 kWh.
- Charging: Mercedes-Benz EQE 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC; Volvo EX90 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC.
- Seating and acceleration: Mercedes-Benz EQE has five seats and does 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds; Volvo EX90 has seven seats and takes 4.2 seconds.
EQE
- RM49,000 lower purchase price and RM1,635 lower annual road tax.
- Longer 669-km electric range.
- 430-litre boot is 120 litres larger.
- 288 hp and 565 Nm trail the EX90’s 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- Five seats versus the EX90’s seven.
- 170-kW DC charging is below the EX90’s 350 kW.
EX90
- Seven-seat cabin with a third-row 50:50 split-folding bench.
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and AWD deliver a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 350-kW DC charging and active air suspension.
- Costs RM49,000 more and annual road tax is RM1,940 versus RM305.
- 617-km range is 52 km shorter despite the larger 106-kWh battery.
- 310-litre boot is 120 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM379,888✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | 106 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 669 km✓ | 617 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 | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,355 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| 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 Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist 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 | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | LED Reflector 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 | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| 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 | 4 Front USB-C | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| 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 (1,600 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| 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 & EX90 for sale
EQE vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Volvo EX90 better?
The EQE is better for lower ownership costs, longer 669-km range and luggage space. The EX90 is better for seven-seat practicality, AWD, much stronger performance and faster 350-kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM49,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
Which one charges faster?
The EX90 has the higher 350-kW DC charging rate, against 170 kW for the EQE. The EQE leads on AC charging at 22 kW, compared with 11 kW for the EX90.
