Verdict
At RM379,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM5,084 less than the RM384,972 Volkswagen Touareg and cuts annual road tax from RM1,632 to RM305. Its 90.6-kWh battery has a quoted 669-km range, plus 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging, but the 430-litre boot is modest beside the Touareg’s 810 litres. The Volkswagen answers with a 335-hp, 450-Nm 3.0-litre V6, all-wheel drive and a quicker 6.0-second sprint to 100 km/h. Pick the EQE for lower running tax and EV range; choose the Touareg if carrying capacity and SUV format matter more.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want 669 km of quoted EV range, RM305 annual road tax and a lower RM379,888 entry price.
Touareg
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need its 810-litre boot, all-wheel drive and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305; Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632.
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQE has one 288-hp, 565-Nm motor and a 90.6-kWh battery; Volkswagen Touareg has a 2,995-cc 335-hp, 450-Nm V6.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz EQE does 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaches 210 km/h; Volkswagen Touareg takes 6.0 seconds and reaches 250 km/h.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres; Volkswagen Touareg 810 litres.
- Driveline: Mercedes-Benz EQE rear-wheel drive; Volkswagen Touareg all-wheel drive.
EQE
- RM5,084 lower purchase price
- 669-km quoted EV range with 170-kW DC charging
- Nine airbags, head-up display and auto parking
- 430-litre boot is 380 litres smaller
- 0-100 km/h is 0.4 seconds slower
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
Touareg
- 810-litre boot
- 335-hp V6 and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Air suspension and night vision
- Costs RM5,084 more
- Annual road tax is RM1,327 higher
- Six airbags versus nine
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM379,888✓ | RM384,972 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 335 hp at 5,300 rpm |
| Torque | — | 450 Nm at 1,340 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 6 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84.5 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,878 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,355 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 810 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 285/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" Braga Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) | 6 (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 | Electronic 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 two outer rear 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | HD Matrix LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 | 4 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear window blinds |
| 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 | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) |
| 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| 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, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | 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 | 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 Touareg FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Volkswagen Touareg better?
The EQE is better for lower annual road tax, quoted 669-km EV range and driver-assistance equipment including a head-up display and auto parking. The Touareg is better for its 810-litre boot, all-wheel drive and quicker 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM5,084 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE: RM384,972 versus RM379,888.
Which has more luggage space, the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the larger boot at 810 litres, which is 380 litres more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE’s 430 litres.
