Verdict
The BMW 7 Series costs RM677,800 to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV’s RM625,888, a RM51,912 gap. BMW gives the driver a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time, 250 km/h top speed and a 525-litre boot, but its 18.7-kWh battery delivers only 87 km of EV range and annual road tax is RM2,125. The seven-seat EQS SUV is slower, yet its 118-kWh battery, 673-km range, 22-kW AC and 200-kW DC charging make far more sense for long electric running in Malaysia. Its RM455 annual road tax helps too.
7 Series
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want the quicker 4.9-second sedan with a 525-litre boot and can live with 87 km of electric range.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of EV range and 200-kW DC charging at a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM677,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- EV range: BMW 7 Series 87 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 673 km.
- Battery capacity: BMW 7 Series 18.7 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 118 kWh.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 7 Series 4.9 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: BMW 7 Series five seats and 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV seven seats and 195 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW 7 Series RM2,125; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455.
7 Series
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 525-litre boot is 330 litres larger.
- 250 km/h top speed.
- 87-km EV range versus 673 km.
- No stated DC charging capability, versus 200 kW.
- Five seats versus seven.
EQS SUV
- 673-km EV range from a 118-kWh battery.
- 22-kW AC and 200-kW DC charging.
- Seven seats and a four-year vehicle warranty.
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.9 seconds.
- 195-litre boot versus 525 litres.
- 210 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 677,800 | RM 625,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| 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 | 355 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | 118 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 87 km | 673 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 22 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✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 22 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,810 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | No | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | — | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 6 |
| Sun Shade | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade | Yes |
| 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,125 | RM 455✓ |
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 EQS SUV FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The EQS SUV is the better choice for electric range, charging and seven-seat capacity: it manages 673 km, 200-kW DC charging and seven seats. Choose the 7 Series for its 4.9-second acceleration, 250 km/h top speed and much larger 525-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series costs RM51,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: RM677,800 versus RM625,888.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has lower annual road tax at RM455, compared with RM2,125 for the BMW 7 Series.