Verdict
The BMW iX costs RM425,800 to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class’s RM367,888, a RM57,912 step up for a 100.6-kWh battery, 602-km EV range and 5.1-second 0-100 km/h sprint. Its 402-hp, 700-Nm twin-motor AWD layout is markedly quicker than the E-Class’s 201-hp petrol engine plus 23-hp motor and rear-wheel drive. The E-Class is the more sensible executive saloon for buyers wanting a 540-litre boot, 4.0-litre annual road tax and four-year warranty. But the iX brings air suspension, a panoramic roof and much stronger performance if home or destination charging suits your routine.
Pick the BMW iX if you can charge regularly and want 602 km of EV range, AWD and 5.1-second acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if you want to spend RM57,912 less, carry more luggage and have a 66-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Mercedes-Benz E-Class RM367,888.
- Powertrain: BMW iX has two motors producing 402 hp and 700 Nm; Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a 1,999-cc 201-hp petrol engine plus a 23-hp, 205-Nm motor.
- Performance: BMW iX does 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and reaches 200 km/h; Mercedes-Benz E-Class takes 7.5 seconds and reaches 240 km/h.
- Energy and range: BMW iX has a 100.6-kWh battery and 602-km EV range; Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a 66-litre fuel tank.
- Practicality: BMW iX has a 500-litre boot and weighs 2,525 kg; Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a 540-litre boot and weighs 1,825 kg.
- Ownership: BMW iX road tax is RM545 per year with a two-year warranty; Mercedes-Benz E-Class road tax is RM380 per year with a four-year warranty.
iX
- 602-km EV range from a 100.6-kWh battery
- 402 hp and 700 Nm with all-wheel drive
- Air suspension, panoramic glass roof and head-up display
- RM57,912 dearer to buy and RM165 more in annual road tax
- 500-litre boot is 40 litres smaller
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is half the E-Class’s four years
E-Class
- RM57,912 lower purchase price
- 540-litre boot and 66-litre fuel tank
- Four-year manufacturer warranty and rear window shades
- 0-100 km/h takes 7.5 seconds versus the iX’s 5.1 seconds
- No quoted EV range, battery capacity or AC/DC charging rate
- Lacks the iX’s panoramic glass roof and head-up display
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800 | RM367,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 23 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 602 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Daimler AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 240 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,961 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | 1,825 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 66 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 540 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual 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 | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Reflector LED with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 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 | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | — |
| 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 | — |
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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iX vs E-Class FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Mercedes-Benz E-Class better?
The BMW iX is better for EV driving, acceleration and all-wheel drive, with 602 km of range and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The E-Class is better if lower purchase cost, a larger 540-litre boot and a four-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM57,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. That gap also brings a 100.6-kWh battery, 602-km EV range, twin motors, all-wheel drive, air suspension and a panoramic glass roof.
Which is quicker, the BMW iX or Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The BMW iX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds against 7.5 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The iX has 402 hp and 700 Nm from two motors; the E-Class pairs a 201-hp engine with a 23-hp motor.