Verdict
The BMW i7 costs RM714,800, RM65,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS at RM648,888, and its RM1,015 annual road tax is RM620 higher. That money brings two motors, all-wheel drive and a decisive 536 hp/745 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 4.7 seconds versus 6.2 seconds. The EQS counters with the more useful long-distance numbers: 782 km range against 625 km, a 610-litre boot and a four-year vehicle warranty. For chauffeur-focused cabin hardware, the EQS also has rear screens and heated, ventilated rear seats; the i7 answers with power doors and rear sunshades.
Pick the BMW i7 if you want 536 hp, 745 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time, plus power doors and rear sunshades.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if lower RM648,888 entry cost, 782 km range, a 610-litre boot and stronger rear-seat entertainment matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888.
- Range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS 782 km.
- Power and torque: BMW i7 536 hp and 745 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQS 328 hp and 565 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i7 4.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQS 6.2 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW i7 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW i7 RM1,015; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM395.
i7
- 536 hp and 745 Nm from two motors
- All-wheel drive and 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Power doors, rear sunshades and all-wheel steering
- RM65,912 dearer to buy and RM620 more in annual road tax
- 625 km range trails the EQS by 157 km
- 525-litre boot is 85 litres smaller
EQS
- 782 km claimed range and 610-litre boot
- RM648,888 price and RM395 annual road tax
- Rear entertainment displays, 710-watt Burmester audio and heated, ventilated rear seats
- Single-motor rear-wheel drive has 328 hp and 565 Nm versus the i7's 536 hp and 745 Nm
- 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.5 seconds slower
- No power doors or rear sunshades
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM714,800 | RM648,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,015 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp✓ | 328 hp |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 107.8 kWh |
| EV Range | 625 km | 782 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 195 kW | 200.0 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,715 kg | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| 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 |
| 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, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| 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, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| 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 Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| 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; 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 |
| 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 and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| 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 FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The EQS is the stronger long-distance and cost-conscious choice, with 782 km range, a 610-litre boot and lower price. Choose the i7 for its 536 hp twin-motor all-wheel-drive system and 4.7-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i7 costs RM714,800 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888, so the i7 is RM65,912 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM1,015, compared with RM395 for the EQS.
Which has the better charging capability?
Both support 11 kW AC charging. The Mercedes-Benz EQS has a marginal 200 kW DC charging rate, 5 kW above the BMW i7's 195 kW rate.