BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE
Verdict
The BMW i7 is the bigger, longer-legged luxury EV, but it asks for more money: RM714,800 against RM649,888. That RM64,912 gap buys 625 km of EV range, a 5,391 mm body, 3,215 mm wheelbase and 525-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the harder hitter, with 617 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time. For Malaysia, also note the BMW’s lower RM1,015 yearly road tax against the Mercedes-Benz’s RM1,640.
i7
Pick the BMW i7 if you want the longer range, larger rear-seat footprint and bigger boot more than outright acceleration.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want the quicker, more powerful EV for less money, with longer warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888
- EV range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 527 km
- Motor output: BMW i7 536 hp and 745 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i7 4.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds
- Size: BMW i7 5,391 mm long with a 3,215 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 4,946 mm long with a 3,120 mm wheelbase
- Battery warranty: BMW i7 8 years/160,000 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 10 years/250,000 km
i7
- 625 km EV range, 98 km more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE
- Larger cabin footprint with a 3,215 mm wheelbase and 525-litre boot
- Power adjustable rear seats, side/rear sun shades and Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof
- RM64,912 dearer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE
- Slower to 100 km/h: 4.7 seconds versus 3.5 seconds
- Shorter warranty cover: 2-year vehicle and 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty versus 4-year vehicle and 10-year/250,000 km battery warranty
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm from two motors
- Much quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 17.7-inch OLED MBUX, 12.3-inch passenger screen and 15-speaker 710-watt Burmester audio
- Shorter EV range: 527 km versus 625 km
- Smaller boot: 430 litres versus 525 litres
- Higher yearly road tax: RM1,640 versus RM1,015
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 714,800 | RM 649,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp | 617 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 625 km✓ | 527 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 195 kW | 200 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| 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 | 2,715 kg | 2,540 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | — | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 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 | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | 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 | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 40:20:40 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 Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 6 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 Shade, 1x Rear Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker 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; 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| 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 | — | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,015✓ | RM 1,640 |
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.
i7 vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The BMW i7 is better for range, rear space and boot capacity. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better for pace, price and warranty length. For most buyers chasing performance per ringgit, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has the edge.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i7 costs RM714,800 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888, so the BMW is RM64,912 more expensive.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is quicker, taking 3.5 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The BMW i7 takes 4.7 seconds, although it has the higher top speed at 240 km/h versus 220 km/h.