Verdict
At RM649,888, the AMG EQE costs RM251,000 more than the RM398,888 EQE SUV. Its two motors deliver 617 hp and 950 Nm for 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, against 288 hp, 565 Nm and 4.9 seconds. Yet both use a 90.6-kWh battery; the SUV goes 596 km versus 527 km and accepts 22-kW AC charging against 11 kW. For Malaysian buyers, the SUV’s 520-litre boot and RM305 annual road tax are easier to justify than the AMG’s 430 litres and RM1,640, unless its 200-kW DC charging and AIRMATIC chassis matter more.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if 617 hp, 950 Nm, 3.5-second acceleration and 200-kW DC charging outweigh the shorter range and much higher running costs.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV if you want 596 km of range, a 520-litre boot, 22-kW AC charging and far lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Performance: AMG EQE has 617 hp and 950 Nm; EQE SUV has 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- Acceleration: AMG EQE does 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds; EQE SUV takes 4.9 seconds.
- Range: AMG EQE is rated at 527 km; EQE SUV is rated at 596 km.
- AC charging: AMG EQE accepts 11 kW; EQE SUV accepts 22 kW.
- DC charging: AMG EQE accepts 200 kW; EQE SUV accepts 170 kW.
- Practicality: AMG EQE has a 430-litre boot and four doors; EQE SUV has a 520-litre boot and five doors.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm from two motors
- 200-kW DC charging and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- AIRMATIC adaptive damping, 21-inch wheels and Digital Light headlamps
- 527-km range trails the EQE SUV’s 596 km
- 11-kW AC charging is half the EQE SUV’s 22-kW rate
- 430-litre boot is 90 litres smaller
EQE SUV
- 596-km electric range from the same 90.6-kWh battery
- 520-litre boot, five doors and a taller 1,685-mm body
- 22-kW AC charging, ventilated front seats and blind spot monitoring
- 288 hp and 565 Nm fall well short of the AMG EQE’s output
- 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.4 seconds slower
- 170-kW DC charging is below the AMG EQE’s 200 kW
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM649,888 | RM398,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,640 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 617 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 950 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 527 km | 596 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW✓ | 170 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,863 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,030 mm |
| Weight | 2,540 kg | 2,560 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 520 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| 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 | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) | Comfort Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 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, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| 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) | LED Projector 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 Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear 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 |
| 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 | 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 and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | 10-year/250,000 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.
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AMG EQE vs EQE SUV FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE or Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV better?
The EQE SUV is the better Malaysian all-rounder: it has 69 km more range, a 90-litre larger boot, 22-kW AC charging and much lower road tax. Choose the AMG EQE only if its 617 hp output and 3.5-second sprint are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The AMG EQE costs RM251,000 more than the EQE SUV. That gap also brings a second motor, 329 hp more, 385 Nm more torque, 200-kW DC charging and AIRMATIC adaptive damping.
Which one charges faster at home and on a DC charger?
The EQE SUV is quicker on AC charging at 22 kW versus 11 kW. The AMG EQE is quicker on DC charging at 200 kW versus 170 kW, assuming the charger can supply those rates.
