Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, undercutting the RM548,000 Toyota Alphard by RM168,112, while its annual road tax is RM305 against RM754. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge at home or work, the EQE’s 90.6-kWh battery, 669-km range and 170-kW DC charging make a strong case, with 288 hp and 565 Nm also exceeding the Alphard’s 274 hp and 430 Nm. But the Toyota is the family carriage: seven seats, middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs, power sliding doors and a 510-litre boot answer needs the five-seat EQE cannot.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you can charge regularly and want the RM168,112 saving, 669-km EV range and lower RM305 annual road tax.
Alphard
Pick the Toyota Alphard if seven seats, ottoman captain’s chairs, power sliding doors and a larger 510-litre boot matter more than price and EV running costs.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Toyota Alphard RM548,000.
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz EQE 5; Toyota Alphard 7.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres; Toyota Alphard 510 litres.
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp/565 Nm electric motor; Toyota Alphard 274 hp/430 Nm 2,393-cc turbo petrol engine.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305; Toyota Alphard RM754.
- Dimensions: Mercedes-Benz EQE 4,946 mm long and 1,510 mm tall; Toyota Alphard 5,010 mm long and 1,950 mm tall.
EQE
- RM168,112 less to buy and RM449 less in annual road tax.
- 90.6-kWh battery with 669-km range and 170-kW DC charging.
- 288 hp and 565 Nm, plus rear-wheel steering and auto parking.
- Five seats versus the Alphard’s seven.
- 430-litre boot versus 510 litres.
- No power sliding doors or middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs.
Alphard
- Seven-seat cabin with middle-row ottoman captain’s chairs.
- Power sliding doors with soft-close function.
- 510-litre boot and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Costs RM168,112 more.
- Annual road tax is RM754 versus RM305.
- No stated EV range, battery capacity or AC/DC charging capability.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM379,888✓ | RM548,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | — | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 274 hp |
| Torque | — | 430 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 669 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,355 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front 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 | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Middle Row 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, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| 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 Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| 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 Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second 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 |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| 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" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| 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 with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Power sliding with soft close function |
| 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 | — |
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 & Alphard for sale
EQE vs Alphard FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Toyota Alphard better?
The EQE is better for an owner who can charge and wants lower purchase price, RM305 road tax and a 669-km EV range. The Alphard is better for carrying up to seven people in its captain-chair cabin with power sliding doors.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM168,112 less than the Toyota Alphard.
Which has more passenger and luggage space?
The Toyota Alphard does. It has seven seats and a 510-litre boot, against the EQE’s five seats and 430-litre boot. Its 1,950-mm height is also 440 mm greater than the EQE’s 1,510 mm.
