Verdict
At RM714,800 versus RM625,888, the BMW i7 asks RM88,912 more and carries RM1,015 annual road tax, against the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV’s RM455. The BMW answers with 536 hp, a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time and a 525-litre boot. But the EQS SUV goes 673 km to the i7’s 625 km, seats seven rather than five and supports 22 kW AC charging. For Malaysian buyers carrying more people, the Mercedes makes the clearer case; the BMW is for those prioritising pace and luggage space.
Pick the BMW i7 if 536 hp, 4.7-second acceleration and its 525-litre boot matter more than seven seats, lower road tax and an extra 48 km of range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of range, 22 kW AC charging and RM560 lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- Performance: BMW i7 536 hp and 4.7 seconds 0-100 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp and 6.1 seconds.
- Range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 673 km.
- AC charging: BMW i7 11 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 22 kW.
- Seating and boot: BMW i7 has 5 seats and 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has 7 seats and 195 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW i7 RM1,015; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455.
i7
- 536 hp and 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 525-litre boot, versus 195 litres.
- Power rear doors and power-adjustable rear seats.
- RM88,912 more expensive and RM560 more in annual road tax.
- 625 km range trails the EQS SUV’s 673 km.
- Five seats and 11 kW AC charging versus seven seats and 22 kW.
EQS SUV
- Seven seats with split-folding second and third rows.
- 673 km range and 22 kW AC charging.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty and 10-year/250,000 km traction-battery warranty.
- 355 hp and 6.1-second 0-100 km/h performance trail the i7.
- 195-litre boot is 330 litres smaller than the i7’s.
- No power door function, where the i7 has one.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM714,800 | RM625,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,015 | RM455✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp✓ | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | 625 km | 673 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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i7 vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the better fit for seven-seat use, longer 673 km range and lower road tax. Choose the BMW i7 for much stronger 536 hp performance, a 4.7-second sprint and a far larger 525-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i7 costs RM88,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. Its annual road tax is also RM560 higher, at RM1,015 versus RM455.
Which one charges faster?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV charges faster on AC at 22 kW, double the BMW i7’s 11 kW rate. DC charging is close: 200 kW for the EQS SUV and 195 kW for the i7.