Verdict
The BMW i7 costs RM714,800 to the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class’ RM1,850,888, leaving RM1,136,088 in the buyer’s pocket. For Malaysia, the i7’s 625-km EV range, 195-kW DC charging and RM1,015 annual road tax make a strong practical case, while its 536-hp, 745-Nm twin-motor AWD system reaches 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The Maybach is the rear-passenger choice: its 3,396-mm wheelbase, reclining massaging rear seats, ottoman and 11.6-inch rear screens are a different kind of limousine experience. But it carries RM6,549 annual road tax and uses 11.7 L/100 km.
i7
Pick the BMW i7 if you want five seats, a 525-litre boot and 625 km of electric range for far less money.
Maybach S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class if rear-seat massage, ventilation, one-touch recline and an ottoman matter more than the RM1,136,088 price gap.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class RM1,850,888.
- Road tax: BMW i7 RM1,015 per year; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class RM6,549 per year.
- Power and acceleration: BMW i7 has 536 hp and 745 Nm from two motors, 0-100 km/h in 4.
- Range and consumption: BMW i7 has 625 km EV range and 195-kW DC charging; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is rated at 11.7 L/100 km with a 76-litre tank.
- Rear accommodation: BMW i7 has five seats and a 3,215-mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class has four seats and a 3,396-mm wheelbase.
- Luggage space: BMW i7 has a 525-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class has 470 litres.
i7
- RM1,136,088 cheaper to buy
- 625-km EV range with 195-kW DC charging
- Five seats and a 525-litre boot
- Less lavish rear seating; it lacks the Maybach’s rear ventilation, massage, ottoman and leg rest
- Shorter 3,215-mm wheelbase versus 3,396 mm
- Autonomous braking pedestrian detection operates from 5-80 km/h, versus the Maybach’s pedestrian and cyclist detection up to 130 km/h
Maybach S-Class
- Rear seats get heating, ventilation, massage, one-touch recline, an ottoman and leg rest
- 11.6-inch rear displays, rear tablet, rear fridge and folding tables
- Longer 3,396-mm wheelbase and 250-km/h top speed
- RM1,136,088 more expensive to buy
- RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM1,015
- Four seats and a 470-litre boot, against five seats and 525 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM714,800✓ | RM1,850,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,015✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 32-valve DOHC, Twin Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | — | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 496 hp |
| Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp✓ | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| EV Range | 625 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 195 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 266 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,469 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,921 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,396 mm |
| Weight | 2,715 kg | 2,290 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 76 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P-Zero MO-S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| 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" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 21" Multi-spoke 2-tone Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Adaptive Dampers, 48-volt Active Roll Stabilisation, Rear-wheel Steering (4.5 Degrees) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion |
| 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 | 4 Three-point with Illumination, Rear Belt Bags and Rear Feeder |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Rear 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 | Full LED |
| 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, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Heated Headrests; Powered Ottoman with Massage Function; Powered Leg Rest for Left Passenger |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt with Sunshade Gesture Opening and Closing |
| Power Sockets | — | 4 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Heated and Cooled Front, 2 Heated and Cooled Rear |
| Sun Shade | 2x Side Shade, 1x Rear Shade | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| 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 with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| 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, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Soft Close for All Doors; Power-assisted Rear Doors with Gesture-operated One-touch Closing |
| 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, Folding Rear Tables, Rear Fridge |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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.
Used i7 & Maybach S-Class for sale
i7 vs Maybach S-Class FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class better?
The BMW i7 is the better financial and five-seat choice, with 625 km of EV range and a 525-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is better if it will mostly carry rear passengers who want massage, ventilation, reclining seats and an ottoman.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class costs RM1,136,088 more than the BMW i7. Its annual road tax is also RM5,534 higher.
Which is quicker and safer?
The BMW i7 reaches 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, 0.1 seconds ahead of the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class. The Maybach’s autonomous braking detects pedestrians and cyclists up to 130 km/h and adds evasive steering assist up to 108 km/h.