BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class
Verdict
This is a straight split between electric luxury and AMG pace. The BMW i7 is far cheaper at RM714,800 against RM2,238,888, has a 625 km EV range, a bigger 525-litre boot and much lower RM1,015 road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class fights back with 603 hp, 900 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and a 290 km/h top speed, but its plug-in EV range is just 31 km and road tax is RM6,549 a year. For Malaysia, the i7 is the easier big sedan to justify.
Pick the BMW i7 if you want a full electric luxury sedan with 625 km range, more boot space and far lower annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class if you want the quicker, more powerful sedan and accept the much higher price and running-cost hit.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM2,238,888
- Power: BMW i7 536 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 603 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i7 4.7 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 3.3 s
- EV range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 31 km
- Boot space: BMW i7 525 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class 350 L
- Road tax: BMW i7 RM1,015/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class RM6,549/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 714,800✓ | RM 2,238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Dual motor | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 536 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 900 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 3.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 290 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 13.1 kWh |
| EV range | 625 km✓ | 31 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 12 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,015✓ | RM 6,549 |
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
- 625 km electric range
- Bigger 525-litre boot
- Much lower annual road tax
- Slower 4.7-second century sprint
- Lower 240 km/h top speed
- Shorter 2-year warranty
AMG S-Class
- Very quick 3.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 603 hp and 900 Nm
- Longer 4-year warranty
- Much higher price
- Only 31 km EV range
- Smaller 350-litre boot
i7 vs AMG S-Class FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class better?
The BMW i7 is better for most luxury-sedan buyers because it costs far less, gives 625 km EV range, has a 525-litre boot and pays lower road tax. The AMG S-Class is better only if you prioritise 3.3-second acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class costs RM1,524,088 more than the BMW i7. That gap buys more power, quicker acceleration, higher top speed and a longer warranty, but not more boot space or EV range.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S-Class is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds versus 4.7 seconds for the BMW i7. It also has the higher top speed at 290 km/h against 240 km/h.