Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the more rational Malaysian choice: it is RM248,912 cheaper, reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and brings a 90.6-kWh battery rated for 527 km with 200-kW DC charging. Its 3,120-mm wheelbase is also 263 mm longer than the BMW M3 Touring’s, though the 2,540-kg EQE is 615 kg heavier and gives up carrying ability. The BMW’s 500-litre, five-door wagon boot beats 430 litres, while its 250-km/h top speed clears the EQE’s 220 km/h. Choose the BMW for the estate format and petrol performance, not savings.
M3 Touring
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if you need a 500-litre five-door wagon boot and prefer its 250-km/h petrol performance.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want the lower purchase price, 527-km EV range and 200-kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 3.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds.
- Weight: BMW M3 Touring 1,925 kg; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 2,540 kg.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres.
- Top speed: BMW M3 Touring 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 220 km/h.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW M3 Touring two years; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE four years.
M3 Touring
- 500-litre boot and five doors
- 250-km/h top speed
- 1,925-kg kerb weight
- RM248,912 more expensive
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 3.6 seconds versus 3.5 seconds
AMG EQE
- 90.6-kWh battery with 527-km rated range
- 200-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging
- Four-year manufacturer warranty plus 10-year/250,000-km battery warranty
- 615 kg heavier at 2,540 kg
- 430-litre boot is 70 litres smaller and the body has four doors
- 220-km/h top speed is 30 km/h lower
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM649,888✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM1,640✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 617 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 527 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 2,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee |
| 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound 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; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 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 | — | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV 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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M3 Touring vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is better for lower cost, EV range and charging, while the BMW M3 Touring is better if you need a larger five-door boot and its higher 250-km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is RM248,912 cheaper than the BMW M3 Touring.
Can the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE handle longer journeys?
The AMG EQE has a 90.6-kWh battery rated for 527 km and supports DC charging at up to 200 kW, giving it a clear charging and rated-range advantage over the petrol BMW.