Verdict
At RM379,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM68,112 less than the RM448,000 Toyota Vellfire and its annual road tax is RM305 against RM835. It is the five-seat electric sedan choice, with a 288-hp, 565-Nm rear motor, 90.6-kWh battery, claimed 669-km range and 170-kW DC charging. The Vellfire answers a different family need: seven seats, power-sliding doors and a 510-litre boot, versus 430 litres in the EQE. For chauffeur-style passenger space and seating capacity, take the Toyota; for lower entry cost and EV running credentials, the Mercedes makes more sense.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want a five-seat EV with 669 km of claimed range, 170-kW DC charging and RM530 lower annual road tax.
Vellfire
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, power-sliding doors and a 510-litre boot for family or passenger-carrying duties.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Road tax per year: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305; Toyota Vellfire RM835.
- Seating and boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQE 5 seats and 430 litres; Toyota Vellfire 7 seats and 510 litres.
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp/565 Nm electric motor; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp/235 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine.
- Dimensions: Mercedes-Benz EQE 4,946 mm long and 1,510 mm tall; Toyota Vellfire 5,005 mm long and 1,950 mm tall.
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz EQE 4 years plus 10-year/250,000-km battery cover; Toyota Vellfire 5 years.
EQE
- RM68,112 cheaper to buy with RM305 annual road tax.
- 90.6-kWh battery, 669-km claimed range and 170-kW DC charging.
- 288 hp, 565 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats and 430-litre boot trail the Vellfire's seven seats and 510 litres.
- Four-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter than the Vellfire's five years.
- No power sliding doors, ottoman middle-row captain seats or powered rear sun shades.
Vellfire
- Seven seats, power-sliding doors and ottoman captain seats in the middle row.
- 510-litre boot is 80 litres larger than the EQE's.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- RM68,112 more expensive, while annual road tax is RM530 higher.
- 2.5-litre petrol engine has 180 hp and 235 Nm, against the EQE motor's 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- No head-up display or auto parking, both fitted to the EQE.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM379,888✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp |
| Torque | — | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 5,005 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 | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 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 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| 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, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger 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 Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up 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 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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered boot with soft close function |
| 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, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| 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.
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EQE vs Vellfire FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Toyota Vellfire better?
The EQE is better for lower purchase cost, RM305 road tax and electric driving with a claimed 669-km range. The Vellfire is better if seven seats, power sliding doors and a 510-litre boot are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888 and the Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000, so the Vellfire is RM68,112 more expensive.
Which has more passenger and luggage space?
The Toyota Vellfire does: it has seven seats and a 510-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz EQE has five seats and 430 litres of boot space.
