BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Verdict
The BMW i5 is RM368,800 against RM379,888 for the Mercedes-Benz EQE, so the RM11,088 saving also comes with more power: 335 hp and 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds versus 288 hp and 6.4 seconds. It also carries more luggage, 490 litres to 430. The EQE answers with the long-distance numbers: 90.6 kWh, 669 km range and a 210 km/h top speed, plus nine airbags and a four-year warranty. For Malaysia, this is pace and boot space versus range and coverage.
Pick the BMW i5 if you want the cheaper, quicker rear-drive executive EV with the larger 490-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if range, battery size, airbags and warranty matter more than acceleration and luggage space.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i5 RM368,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888
- Power and 0-100 km/h: BMW i5 335 hp, 6.0 s; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp, 6.4 s
- Battery and range: BMW i5 83.9 kWh, 627 km; Mercedes-Benz EQE 90.6 kWh, 669 km
- Top speed: BMW i5 193 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQE 210 km/h
- Size and wheelbase: BMW i5 5,060 mm long, 2,995 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz EQE 4,946 mm long, 3,120 mm wheelbase
- Boot, airbags and warranty: BMW i5 490 L, 6 airbags, 2 years; Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 L, 9 airbags, 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 368,800✓ | RM 379,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 335 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s✓ | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 83.9 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 627 km | 669 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Boot space | 490 L✓ | 430 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 395 | RM 305✓ |
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.
i5
- RM11,088 cheaper to buy
- More power and quicker 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 490-litre boot
- Shorter 627 km range
- Lower 193 km/h top speed
- Fewer airbags and shorter warranty
EQE
- Longer 669 km range
- Larger 90.6 kWh battery
- Nine airbags and four-year warranty
- Costs RM11,088 more
- Less power and slower to 100 km/h
- Smaller 430-litre boot
i5 vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW i5 or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The BMW i5 is better for pace, price and boot space. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is better for range, battery size, airbags and warranty. The sharper buy depends on whether you prioritise driving figures or long-distance EV numbers.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM11,088 more than the BMW i5. The BMW i5 is priced at RM368,800, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE is RM379,888.
Which has the longer electric range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE has the longer range at 669 km, versus 627 km for the BMW i5. It also has the larger battery, 90.6 kWh against 83.9 kWh.