Verdict
At RM685,800 versus RM379,888, the BMW 7 Series costs RM305,912 more, but it is the larger limousine: 5,391 mm long with a 3,215 mm wheelbase, 525-litre boot and power-adjustable rear seats. Its all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid also reaches 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz EQE makes the stronger financial and electric case for Malaysia, with 669 km of EV range, 170 kW DC charging and RM305 annual road tax against the BMW’s 87 km electric range and RM2,125 road tax. The EQE is not as quick or as accommodating in the boot, though.
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want the 4.9-second all-wheel-drive performance, 525-litre boot and power-adjustable rear seating of a 5,391-mm luxury sedan.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want 669 km of electric range, 170 kW DC charging and far lower purchase price and annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM685,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Electric range: BMW 7 Series 87 km; Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km.
- Performance: BMW 7 Series 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE in 6.4 seconds.
- Charging: BMW 7 Series AC charging 7.4 kW and no DC rate stated; Mercedes-Benz EQE AC 22 kW and DC 170 kW.
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW 7 Series RM2,125; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305.
7 Series
- Faster 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and all-wheel drive.
- Larger 525-litre boot and 3,215-mm wheelbase.
- Power-adjustable rear seats, rear sunshades and power doors.
- RM305,912 more expensive to buy.
- Only 87 km of EV range versus 669 km.
- RM2,125 annual road tax versus RM305.
EQE
- 669 km EV range from a 90.6-kWh battery.
- 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive LED Digital Light headlamps, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Slower 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Smaller 430-litre boot versus 525 litres.
- No sunroof, rear sunshades or power-adjustable rear seats listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM685,800 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,125 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 565 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 87 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 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 | — | 2,355 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | No | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| 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 Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 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 |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 4 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 | 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 | 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 | — | 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.
Used 7 Series & EQE for sale
7 Series vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the better choice for electric range, charging capability and running costs, with 669 km range and RM305 road tax. Choose the BMW 7 Series for quicker acceleration, all-wheel drive, a larger boot and more rear-seat equipment.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series costs RM305,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
Which one is better for longer trips between charging stops?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is decisively better: its 90.6-kWh battery is rated for 669 km, compared with the BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid’s 18.7-kWh battery and 87 km EV range. It also supports 170 kW DC charging.