BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Verdict
At RM714,800 versus RM738,888, the BMW i7 is RM24,088 cheaper yet brings the harder numbers: 536 hp, all-wheel drive, 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h and a 625 km EV range. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class counters as a petrol hybrid/REV with 100 km EV range, a 67-litre tank, 250 km/h top speed and a longer four-year warranty. Both are five-seat luxury sedans with near-identical wheelbases, so this is less about cabin size and more about electric commitment versus hybrid flexibility.
Pick the BMW i7 if you want the cheaper, quicker all-electric limousine with more power, more boot space and 625 km of EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if you want petrol-hybrid/REV backup, a longer warranty and the higher 250 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888
- Power: BMW i7 536 hp; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 362 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i7 4.7 s; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.2 s
- EV range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 100 km
- Boot space: BMW i7 525 L; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 350 L
- Warranty: BMW i7 2 years; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 714,800✓ | RM 738,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 536 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s✓ | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 1.0 L/100km |
| Battery | — | 28.6 kWh |
| EV range | 625 km✓ | 100 km |
| CO₂ | — | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 14 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,015✓ | RM 2,128 |
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
- Cheaper by RM24,088
- Quicker 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 525-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Lower 240 km/h top speed
- No petrol-hybrid backup
S-Class
- Petrol hybrid/REV with 100 km EV range
- Longer four-year warranty
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Costs RM24,088 more
- Slower 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 350-litre boot
i7 vs S-Class FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
On numbers, the BMW i7 has the edge: it is cheaper, more powerful, quicker to 100 km/h and has a bigger boot. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class makes more sense if you want petrol-hybrid/REV backup and the longer four-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i7 costs RM714,800, while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class costs RM738,888. That makes the BMW RM24,088 cheaper.
Which has the better electric range?
The BMW i7 has the longer EV range at 625 km. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is listed with 100 km of EV range, but it also has a petrol-hybrid/REV set-up and a 67-litre fuel tank.