BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Verdict
At RM340,800 versus RM379,888, the BMW 5 Series is RM39,088 cheaper and is the more practical sedan here: 490 litres of boot space beats 430 litres, and its 230 km/h top speed is higher. The Mercedes-Benz EQE answers with a stronger EV brief: 288 hp from its single motor, 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, a 90.6 kWh battery and 669 km of range. It also has nine airbags and a four-year warranty. The BMW is leaner on outlay; the EQE buys speed, range and more cover.
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you want the lower outlay, a bigger 490-litre boot and a petrol-hybrid drivetrain.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want an electric sedan with 669 km range, a quicker 6.4-second sprint and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888
- Drivetrain: BMW 5 Series 1,998 cc petrol hybrid/REV; Mercedes-Benz EQE single electric motor
- Power and 0-100 km/h: BMW 5 Series 208 hp, 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp, 6.4 seconds
- Size: BMW 5 Series 5,060 mm long, 1,900 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz EQE 4,946 mm long, 1,961 mm wide
- Boot space: BMW 5 Series 490 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres
- Safety and warranty: BMW 5 Series 6 airbags, 2-year warranty; Mercedes-Benz EQE 9 airbags, 4-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 340,800✓ | RM 379,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 208 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 6.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 230 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV range | — | 669 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 490 L✓ | 430 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 305✓ |
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.
5 Series
- RM39,088 lower price
- Bigger 490-litre boot
- Higher 230 km/h top speed
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h
- Six airbags versus nine in the EQE
- Two-year warranty trails the EQE’s four years
EQE
- Quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h
- 90.6 kWh battery with 669 km EV range
- Nine airbags and four-year warranty
- Costs RM39,088 more
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
5 Series vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is better if pace, EV range and warranty matter: it has 288 hp, does 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, offers 669 km range and four-year cover. The BMW 5 Series is better for lower cost and boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM39,088 more than the BMW 5 Series: RM379,888 against RM340,800.
Which car has more luggage space?
The BMW 5 Series has the larger boot, with 490 litres versus 430 litres in the Mercedes-Benz EQE. That is a 60-litre advantage for the BMW.