Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the dramatic choice: its two motors make 617 hp and 950 Nm for 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while its 90.6-kWh battery claims 527 km and accepts up to 200 kW DC charging. At RM649,888 and RM1,640 annual road tax, it asks far more commitment than the RM367,888 E-Class, whose 201-hp 2.0-litre engine, 23-hp motor and 9G-Tronic take 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h. The E-Class also has the more useful 540-litre boot against 430 litres. Charging access is the deciding factor.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want 617 hp, 950 Nm, a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 527 km of claimed EV range.
E-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if you want to spend far less, pay RM380 annual road tax and carry more in its 540-litre boot.
Key differences
- Performance: AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm; E-Class 201 hp engine output, 23 hp motor output, 320 Nm engine torque and 205 Nm motor torque.
- 0-100 km/h: AMG EQE 3.5 seconds; E-Class 7.5 seconds.
- Top speed: AMG EQE 220 km/h; E-Class 240 km/h.
- Wheelbase: AMG EQE 3,120 mm; E-Class 2,961 mm.
- Weight: AMG EQE 2,540 kg; E-Class 1,825 kg.
- Boot space: AMG EQE 430 litres; E-Class 540 litres.
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.
- AIRMATIC adaptive air suspension, Digital Light and a head-up display.
- 430-litre boot trails the E-Class by 110 litres.
- RM1,640 annual road tax versus RM380.
- 220 km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower.
E-Class
- 540-litre boot and a 66-litre fuel tank.
- Lower annual road tax at RM380.
- Blind Spot Info System, rear foglamps and rear window shades.
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time is four seconds slower.
- No AIRMATIC air suspension or adaptive damping system.
- Seven-speaker sound system versus the AMG EQE's 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM649,888 | RM367,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,640 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | — | 320 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp✓ | 23 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 205 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Daimler AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,961 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 1,825 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 66 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 540 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 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 | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Reflector LED with Adaptive 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 Heating and Memory Functions | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Window Shades |
| 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 | 14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker Sound System |
| 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 Entry (Push Button Start) |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot 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 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 | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset | — |
| 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 AMG EQE & E-Class for sale
AMG EQE vs E-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Mercedes-Benz E-Class better?
The AMG EQE is better for outright performance and electric driving, with 617 hp, 950 Nm and 527 km claimed range. The E-Class is the more sensible Malaysian executive sedan if boot capacity, lower road tax and a petrol-powered drivetrain matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM282,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Which has more luggage space?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class does, with a 540-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has 430 litres, a 110-litre deficit.
