Verdict
At RM340,800, the BMW 5 Series undercuts the RM379,888 Mercedes-Benz EQE by RM39,088 and brings a larger 490-litre boot, 60 litres more than the EQE. The EQE is the sharper electric alternative: its 288 hp, 565 Nm motor reaches 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, against 7.5 seconds for the 5 Series, while its 90.6-kWh battery is rated for 669 km. Malaysian EV buyers also get 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging, plus lower RM305 annual road tax. The BMW counters with 230 km/h top speed and CKD assembly.
5 Series
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you want the lower entry price, a 490-litre boot and petrol-hybrid flexibility without depending on charging.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you can charge regularly and want 669 km of EV range, 565 Nm and a stronger safety and comfort specification.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Performance: BMW 5 Series 208 hp/330 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp/565 Nm and 6.4 seconds.
- Powertrain: BMW 5 Series 1,998-cc mild-hybrid petrol with eight-speed automatic; Mercedes-Benz EQE single motor with 90.6-kWh battery.
- EV charging and range: BMW 5 Series has no EV range or charging rating; Mercedes-Benz EQE is rated at 669 km, 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC.
- Dimensions and luggage: BMW 5 Series is 5,060 mm long with a 490-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz EQE is 4,946 mm long with a 430-litre boot.
- Warranty and road tax: BMW 5 Series has a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty and RM379 yearly road tax; Mercedes-Benz EQE has four-year unlimited-mileage…
5 Series
- RM39,088 cheaper to buy.
- 490-litre boot is 60 litres larger.
- 230 km/h top speed and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 7.5 seconds versus 6.4 seconds.
- No electric range or AC/DC charging capability.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the EQE's four years.
EQE
- 669-km EV range with 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging.
- 288 hp and 565 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds.
- Rear-wheel steering, auto parking, heated front seats and a 15-speaker 710-watt Burmester system.
- Costs RM39,088 more.
- 430-litre boot is 60 litres smaller.
- 210 km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM340,800✓ | RM379,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM305✓ |
| 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 | — | 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 | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 210 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 | — | 2,355 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| 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 |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-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 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 Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 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 | 4 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 | 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 |
| 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 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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5 Series vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is better for a buyer with reliable charging, delivering 669 km of stated range, 565 Nm and quicker acceleration. Choose the 5 Series for its lower purchase price, larger 490-litre boot and petrol-hybrid powertrain.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM39,088 more than the BMW 5 Series.
Which car has more luggage space?
The BMW 5 Series has the larger boot at 490 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQE provides 430 litres, so it trails by 60 litres.