Verdict
At RM379,888, the EQE costs RM39,000 less than the RM418,888 XC90, yet its 288 hp, 565 Nm rear motor reaches 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds against 7.7 seconds. Its 90.6-kWh battery and 669-km EV range suit buyers able to charge at home or work, with 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC capability. The XC90 answers with seven seats, a 451-litre boot and all-wheel drive, but its 249-hp petrol-hybrid powertrain carries a 71-litre tank and no EV range is stated. Choose space and seating, or lower running tax and electric driving.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the RM39,000 cheaper five-seat executive car with 669 km of EV range, 6.4-second acceleration and RM305 annual road tax.
XC90
Pick the Volvo XC90 if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, a 451-litre boot and a 71-litre petrol tank.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888; Volvo XC90 RM418,888.
- Performance: EQE 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds; XC90 in 7.7 seconds.
- Seating: EQE five seats; XC90 seven seats.
- EV range: EQE 669 km from a 90.6-kWh battery; XC90 has no stated EV range.
- Boot space: EQE 430 litres; XC90 451 litres.
- Annual road tax: EQE RM305; XC90 RM428.
EQE
- 669-km EV range from a 90.6-kWh battery
- 288 hp and 565 Nm; 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- 170-kW DC charging and rear-wheel steering
- Five seats versus the XC90's seven
- 430-litre boot is 21 litres smaller than the XC90's
- Rear-wheel drive versus the XC90's all-wheel drive
XC90
- Seven seats with split-folding second and third rows
- 451-litre boot and 71-litre fuel tank
- All-wheel drive and air suspension
- RM39,000 pricier than the EQE
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.4 seconds
- RM428 annual road tax versus RM305
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM379,888✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM428 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 249 hp at 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 82 mm × 93.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm✓ | 40 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 Transmission with Geartronic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,961 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,984 mm |
| Weight | 2,355 kg | 2,350 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 71 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 451 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 275/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 275/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" 5-spoke Black Diamond Cut Black Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric 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 2 Outer Rear Seats, with Integrated Boosters |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Dynamic LED Projectors with Auto 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 Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C | — |
| 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 | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades, Powered Sunroof Shade |
| 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 | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View 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 | 8-year/160,000 km Hybrid 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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EQE vs XC90 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE or Volvo XC90 better?
The EQE is the better choice for lower purchase price, electric range and performance: it costs RM39,000 less, covers 669 km on a charge and reaches 100 km/h 1.3 seconds sooner. The XC90 is better if seven seats and all-wheel drive are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888 and the Volvo XC90 costs RM418,888, so the XC90 is RM39,000 more expensive.
Which is quicker, the EQE or XC90?
The EQE is quicker, completing 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and reaching 210 km/h. The XC90 takes 7.7 seconds and has a 180-km/h top speed.
