BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
Verdict
The BMW 7 Series costs RM677,800 and feels the more traditional limo choice: a petrol plug-in hybrid with 87 km of EV range, a 250 km/h top speed and the slightly larger body. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is RM798,888, but its dual-motor electric drivetrain is far stronger at 649 hp, with 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and 571 km of range from a 108.4 kWh battery. For Malaysia, this is a choice between PHEV flexibility and full-EV pace, range and boot space.
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want the cheaper plug-in hybrid sedan with the higher top speed and larger exterior footprint.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want full-electric performance, much longer EV range and the bigger boot.
Key differences
- Power: BMW 7 Series 308 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 7 Series 4.9 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 s
- EV range: BMW 7 Series 87 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 571 km
- Battery: BMW 7 Series 18.7 kWh; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 108.4 kWh
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series 525 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 L
- Warranty: BMW 7 Series 2 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 677,800✓ | RM 798,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 308 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 3.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 18.7 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 87 km | 571 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 22 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L | 610 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 11 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,125 | RM 1,840✓ |
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
- RM121,088 cheaper to buy
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Longer, wider and taller body
- Only 87 km of EV range
- Smaller 525-litre boot
- Higher RM2,125 annual road tax
AMG EQS
- 649 hp dual-motor output
- 571 km EV range
- 610-litre boot
- Costs RM121,088 more
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
- Slightly shorter, narrower and lower
7 Series vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better for performance and EV use, with 649 hp, 3.8 seconds to 100 km/h and 571 km range. The BMW 7 Series suits buyers wanting a cheaper plug-in hybrid with 87 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM121,088 more than the BMW 7 Series.
Which has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has the bigger boot at 610 litres, compared with 525 litres in the BMW 7 Series.