Verdict
At RM340,800, the BMW 5 Series costs RM309,088 less and asks just RM379 a year in road tax, against RM1,640 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE. That is a serious running-cost divide for Malaysian buyers. The AMG EQE answers with 617 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, far beyond the BMW’s 208 hp, 330 Nm and 7.5 seconds, plus 527 km of EV range. The BMW is the rational long-distance executive sedan: it has a 490-litre boot and is CKD. The EQE is the performance-led electric choice, but its 430-litre boot and tax bill need accepting.
5 Series
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you want the RM309,088 saving, RM379 annual road tax and a larger 490-litre boot.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want 617 hp, 950 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888.
- Power and torque: BMW 5 Series 208 hp and 330 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 5 Series 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds.
- Road tax per year: BMW 5 Series RM379; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640.
- Boot space: BMW 5 Series 490 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres.
- Wheelbase: BMW 5 Series 2,900 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3,120 mm.
5 Series
- RM309,088 lower purchase price.
- RM379 annual road tax versus RM1,640.
- 490-litre boot, 60 litres larger.
- 208 hp and 330 Nm trail the AMG EQE’s 617 hp and 950 Nm.
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 4.0 seconds slower.
- No all-wheel drive or air suspension.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp, 950 Nm and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 90.6-kWh battery with 527 km EV range; 200-kW DC charging.
- All-wheel drive, AIRMATIC air suspension and a 4-year manufacturer warranty.
- RM309,088 more expensive.
- RM1,640 annual road tax is RM1,261 higher.
- 430-litre boot is 60 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM340,800✓ | RM649,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM1,640 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 208 hp | — |
| Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 617 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 527 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,540 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, 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 on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| 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 | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions |
| 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 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 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 |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 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 | — | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 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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5 Series vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The BMW 5 Series is the better financial choice, with a far lower purchase price, RM379 road tax and a 490-litre boot. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE for electric driving, 617 hp, all-wheel drive and vastly quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM309,088 more than the BMW 5 Series.
Which car is quicker and has the longer driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, versus 7.5 seconds for the BMW 5 Series, and has a stated EV range of 527 km from its 90.6-kWh battery. The BMW’s petrol mild-hybrid range is not stated.