BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE
Verdict
At RM677,800 versus RM649,888, the BMW 7 Series asks RM27,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE. The BMW is the bigger limousine: 5,391 mm long, 3,215 mm between the axles and 525 litres of boot space. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the harder-charging EV, with two motors, 617 hp, 950 Nm, 527 km of EV range and 200 kW DC charging. It is also much quicker to 100 km/h, at 3.5 seconds against 4.9 seconds. For Malaysia, this is rear-seat size against electric pace and charging depth.
7 Series
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want the larger sedan, a bigger 525-litre boot, powered rear seats and plug-in hybrid flexibility.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want full-electric performance, 527 km of EV range, 200 kW DC charging and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM677,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 7 Series 4.9 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds
- EV range: BMW 7 Series 87 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 527 km
- Battery capacity: BMW 7 Series 18.7 kWh; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 90.6 kWh
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres
- Wheelbase: BMW 7 Series 3,215 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3,120 mm
7 Series
- Longer body and wheelbase than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE
- Larger 525-litre boot
- Powered rear seats, rear sunshade, side sunshades and Sky Lounge fixed panoramic glass roof
- Costs RM27,912 more
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 4.9 seconds versus 3.5 seconds
- Shorter EV range and no DC charging rate listed
AMG EQE
- Much quicker, with 3.5-second 0-100 km/h performance
- 527 km EV range with 200 kW DC charging
- Lower road tax at RM1,640 a year versus RM2,125
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Shorter body and wheelbase than the BMW 7 Series
- Lower 220 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 677,800 | RM 649,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 617 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 87 km | 527 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11.0 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Co2 | 22 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,540 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | No | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | — | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | — | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | 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 |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | 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) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 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 |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Live Cockpit Professional 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 | 4 | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| 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 | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,125 | RM 1,640✓ |
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.
7 Series vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better for EV performance and charging, with 617 hp, 950 Nm, 527 km range and 200 kW DC charging. The BMW 7 Series is better if rear-seat space, boot capacity and limousine length matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series costs RM677,800, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888. That makes the BMW RM27,912 more expensive.
Which car is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is quicker, taking 3.5 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The BMW 7 Series takes 4.9 seconds, although it has the higher top speed at 250 km/h versus 220 km/h.