Verdict
The BMW i5’s 335 hp, 627-km range and 205-kW DC ceiling make it the more useful long-distance executive EV; the EQV reaches 374 km and accepts 110 kW. It is also far quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds against 12.1 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz EQV instead handles work the BMW cannot: seven seats, a 610-litre boot and power sliding doors. Its 3,200-mm wheelbase is 205 mm longer, while annual road tax is RM160 rather than RM395. Choose by passenger requirement, not badge.
Pick the BMW i5 if you want 627 km of range, much stronger 335-hp performance and faster 22-kW AC/205-kW DC charging in a five-seat sedan.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if seven seats, power sliding doors and a 610-litre boot matter more than range and acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i5 RM368,800; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350.
- Motor output: BMW i5 335 hp and 430 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQV 201 hp and 362 Nm.
- Range: BMW i5 627 km; Mercedes-Benz EQV 374 km.
- Charging: BMW i5 22 kW AC and 205 kW DC; Mercedes-Benz EQV 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC.
- Practicality: BMW i5 has 5 seats and a 490-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz EQV has 7 seats and a 610-litre boot.
i5
- 627-km EV range
- 335 hp and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 22-kW AC and 205-kW DC charging
- Five seats versus seven
- 490-litre boot versus 610 litres
- No power sliding doors
EQV
- Seven-seat MPV layout
- 610-litre boot and power sliding doors
- Lower RM160 annual road tax
- 374-km range versus 627 km
- 110-kW DC charging versus 205 kW
- 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.0 seconds
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,800✓ | RM450,350 |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 335 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 362 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | 90 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 627 km✓ | 374 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 205 kW✓ | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 2,205 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elekt | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 2x Wireless Charger, 2x USB-C ports front, 2x USB-C ports rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Windscreen Sun Shade & Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (655W) | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/ 160,000 km Warranty for EV Battery | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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i5 vs EQV FAQ
Is the BMW i5 or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The BMW i5 is better for range, charging and performance. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is better only when you need its seven seats, larger boot and power sliding doors.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i5 costs RM81,550 less than the Mercedes-Benz EQV.
Which one charges faster?
The BMW i5 charges faster on both AC and DC power, with 22 kW AC and 205 kW DC capability versus the EQV’s 11 kW and 110 kW.