BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
Verdict
At RM714,800, the BMW i7 is RM65,912 dearer than the RM648,888 Mercedes-Benz EQS, and the gap mainly buys pace and size: 536 hp versus 443 hp, 4.7 seconds versus 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h, plus a 5,391 mm body. The Mercedes-Benz EQS answers with the numbers Malaysian EV buyers live with daily: 696 km range against 625 km, a 610-litre boot against 525 litres, four years of warranty instead of two, and lower RM715 annual road tax.
Pick the BMW i7 if you want the larger, more powerful luxury EV sedan with 536 hp, 4.7-second 0-100 km/h performance and a 240 km/h top speed.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want the lower purchase price, longer 696 km EV range, bigger 610-litre boot and longer four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888
- Power: BMW i7 536 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQS 443 hp
- EV range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz EQS 696 km
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i7 4.7 s; Mercedes-Benz EQS 4.8 s
- Top speed: BMW i7 240 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQS 210 km/h
- Boot space: BMW i7 525 L; Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 714,800 | RM 648,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 536 hp✓ | 443 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s✓ | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV range | 625 km | 696 km✓ |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 525 L | 610 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 11 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,015 | RM 715✓ |
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
- Higher 536 hp output
- Faster 240 km/h top speed
- Longer 5,391 mm body
- Costs RM65,912 more
- Shorter 625 km EV range
- Two-year warranty
EQS
- Longer 696 km EV range
- Bigger 610-litre boot
- Four-year warranty
- Lower 443 hp output
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- Shorter 5,216 mm body
i7 vs EQS FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the easier daily pick on paper thanks to its lower price, longer 696 km range, bigger boot and longer warranty. The BMW i7 is better if outright power and top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i7 costs RM714,800, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888. That makes the BMW RM65,912 more expensive.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS has the longer range at 696 km. The BMW i7 is rated at 625 km, so the EQS has a 71 km advantage.