Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the BMW i7's 536 hp and 4.7-second sprint make a clear performance case, while its 525-litre boot is far more useful than the EQS SUV's 195 litres. The Mercedes-Benz counters with seven seats, a 673-km range and 22-kW AC charging, against the BMW's five seats, 625 km and 11 kW. Its RM455 annual road tax also undercuts the i7's RM1,015. Choose the i7 for pace and a proper boot; choose the EQS SUV when extra seats and range matter more.
i7
Pick the BMW i7 if you want 536 hp, a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time and a 525-litre boot.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if seven seats, 673 km of range and 22-kW AC charging are higher priorities.
Key differences
- Range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 673 km.
- AC charging: BMW i7 11 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 22 kW.
- Performance: BMW i7 536 hp and 4.7 seconds 0-100 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp and 6.1 seconds.
- Torque: BMW i7 745 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 800 Nm.
- Practicality: BMW i7 has 5 seats and 525 litres of boot space; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has 7 seats and 195 litres.
- Battery warranty: BMW i7 8 years/160,000 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 10 years/250,000 km.
i7
- 536 hp and 4.7-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- 525-litre boot.
- Power rear doors and all-wheel steering.
- 625-km range trails the EQS SUV's 673 km.
- 11-kW AC charging is half the EQS SUV's 22 kW rate.
- Five seats versus the EQS SUV's seven.
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat, five-door layout.
- 673-km range and 22-kW AC charging.
- 17.7-inch OLED touchscreen and 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester audio.
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus the i7's 4.7 seconds.
- 195-litre boot is much smaller than the i7's 525 litres.
- 355 hp trails the i7's 536 hp.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 714,800 | RM 625,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp✓ | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | 625 km | 673 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 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✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,715 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 6 |
| Sun Shade | 2x Side Shade, 1x Rear Shade | Yes |
| 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 |
| 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 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,015 | RM 455✓ |
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 EQS SUV FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The BMW i7 is better for outright performance and boot capacity. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the better family-focused choice, with seven seats, 48 km more quoted range and faster 22-kW AC charging.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i7 costs RM88,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Which has the better battery warranty?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the longer traction-battery cover at 10 years or 250,000 km, versus the BMW i7's eight years or 160,000 km.