Verdict
At RM722,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE saves RM26,112 and reaches 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, 0.6 seconds ahead of the Porsche. Its RM2,128 annual road tax is far less friendly than the Cayenne Coupe Electric’s RM665, however. The Porsche repays its higher price with five seats, a 534-litre boot and a 113-kWh battery rated for 661 km, plus 390-kW DC charging. For Malaysian buyers covering long electric journeys and carrying passengers, the Porsche is the more practical choice; the CLE is the faster, lower-cost coupe buy.
The Cayenne Coupe Electric Turbo (RM999,999) sits above every AMG CLE variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if you want the lower RM722,888 entry price, 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric if you need five seats, 534 litres of boot space and a 661-km electric range.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM722,888; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM749,000.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM2,128; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM665.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4.2 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 4.8 seconds.
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 250 km/h; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 230 km/h.
- Seating and boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4 seats and 420 litres; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 5 seats and 534 litres.
- Kerb weight: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 2,000 kg; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 2,530 kg.
AMG CLE
- RM26,112 less expensive
- Quicker 4.2-second century sprint
- 250 km/h top speed
- RM2,128 annual road tax versus RM665
- Four seats and 420-litre boot versus five seats and 534 litres
- No 661-km EV range or 390-kW DC charging
Cayenne Coupe Electric
- 661-km EV range from a 113-kWh battery
- Five seats and 534-litre boot
- RM665 annual road tax
- RM26,112 more expensive
- 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds versus 4.2 seconds
- 230 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
What the AMG CLE has over the Cayenne Coupe Electric
What the Cayenne Coupe Electric has over the AMG CLE
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Cayenne Coupe Electric's wheelbase is 148 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The AMG CLE is 62 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Cayenne Coupe Electric: 534 litres against 420.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM722,888✓ | RM749,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,128 | RM665✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM7,380/mo✓ | RM7,645/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM19,142✓ | RM19,722 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,519 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM7.60 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM109,529 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 10.3 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 20 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 800V architecture, dual permanent magnet synchronous motors; 408 PS/300 kW standard, 442 PS/325 kW overboost with Launch Control |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 443 hp at 5,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 560 Nm at 560 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 436 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | 835 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 661 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G automatic transmission | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,853 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 2,042 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,434 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Weight | 2,000 kg | 2,530 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 534 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R20 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 305/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 22 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 22 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 20" Cayenne Aero Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 20" Cayenne Aero Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering Plus (variable ratio) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | Adaptive two-chamber air suspension with PASM, 5 ride heights (ground clearance up to 245 mm, wading 500-555 mm); rear-axle steering up to 5 deg (turning circle 11.6 m); 6-piston front fixed calipers, 375 mm front/350 mm rear ventilated discs; recuperation up to 600 kW; towing 3,000 kg (3,500 kg with off-road package) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Dual front, front side, rear side, curtain, front centre) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point with reversible pretensioners |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | ISOFIX/i-Size on outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with pedestrian and cyclist detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Lane Change Assist with exit warning and rear cross-traffic alert; Lane Keeping Assist with Emergency Stop; Intersection Assist; Swerve and Turn Assist; Warn and Brake Assist; Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go; Speed Limit Assist; Driver Awareness Detection; eCall/bCall; TPMS; PSM with ABS, ASR, ABD, MSR; post-collision brake |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED light strip with illuminated PORSCHE lettering |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | 14-way power comfort seats with memory, heated |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 2+1 power-reclining seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Four-zone automatic climate control with parking pre-climatisation |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear vents with separate zone controls |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed panoramic glass roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | Qi wireless charger, 230V socket in boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Ambient lighting (30 colours) with communication light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear door electric roll-up blinds |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | BOSE Surround Sound System, 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED + Passenger Display, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All with auto up/down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Push start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless entry (Porsche Entry) with Digital Key |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive with stop-and-go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered tailgate with gesture control and kick sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | 360-degree camera (2D Surround View) |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Porsche Entry UWB keyless with Digital Key; 90 L frunk with swipe-to-open; 14.25-inch curved OLED cluster, Flow Display OLED touchscreen, Passenger Display; Mood Modes; Sport Chrono Package; Porsche Electric Sport Sound; Air Quality System; Storage Package; parking pre-climatisation; Porsche Wireless Charging preparation (11 kW inductive pad optional); 22 kW AC charger optional; AR head-up display optional; dashcam preparation; soft-close doors; Porsche Connect 10 years |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | High-voltage battery warranty: 8 years/160,000 km |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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AMG CLE vs Cayenne Coupe Electric FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE or Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric better?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is better for family space and electric driving, with five seats, a 534-litre boot and 661 km of range. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is better if acceleration, top speed and a lower purchase price matter most.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric costs RM26,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE: RM749,000 against RM722,888.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has lower annual road tax at RM665, compared with RM2,128 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE.
How long does charging take?
The Cayenne Coupe Electric's 113.0 kWh battery takes about 10.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 390 kW peak.
