BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
Verdict
At RM677,800 for the BMW 7 Series and RM648,888 for the Mercedes-Benz EQS, the EQS is RM28,912 cheaper yet has 443 hp against 308 hp and is a tenth quicker to 100 km/h. The BMW counters with a 250 km/h top speed, 87 km of EV range plus petrol plug-in hybrid running, and slightly larger exterior dimensions. For Malaysia, the Mercedes also hurts less yearly with RM715 road tax versus RM2,125, while its 696 km EV range is the big ownership difference.
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want a petrol plug-in hybrid luxury sedan with 87 km of EV range, 250 km/h top speed and the slightly larger body.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want the stronger, cheaper full EV with 696 km range, a bigger boot and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM677,800 | Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888
- Power: BMW 7 Series 308 hp | Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 7 Series 4.9 s | Mercedes-Benz EQS 4.8 s
- EV range: BMW 7 Series 87 km | Mercedes-Benz EQS 696 km
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series 525 litres | Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 litres
- Road tax: BMW 7 Series RM2,125/year | Mercedes-Benz EQS RM715/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 677,800 | RM 648,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 308 hp | 443 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 | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 18.7 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 87 km | 696 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 715✓ |
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
- Petrol plug-in hybrid with 87 km EV range
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Longer, wider and taller body
- Costs RM28,912 more
- Road tax is RM2,125 a year
- Smaller 525-litre boot
EQS
- Much longer 696 km EV range
- 443 hp and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 610-litre boot and four-year warranty
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- No petrol backup; it is fully electric
- Slightly shorter, narrower and lower body
7 Series vs EQS FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
On paper, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is the stronger buy for most: it costs less, has 443 hp, 696 km EV range, a bigger boot, lower road tax and a four-year warranty. Pick the BMW 7 Series if you specifically want a petrol plug-in hybrid.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series costs RM677,800, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888. That makes the BMW RM28,912 more expensive.
Which is faster, the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is just quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.8 seconds versus 4.9 seconds for the BMW 7 Series. The BMW has the higher top speed, at 250 km/h versus 210 km/h.