Verdict
At RM846,800, the BMW M3 asks RM196,912 more than the RM649,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE, despite both reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The EQE brings 617 hp, 950 Nm, a 90.6-kWh battery and 527 km of stated range, plus 200-kW DC charging, so it is the more rational choice for a Malaysian owner with dependable charging. The M3 counters with 250 km/h against 220 km/h, 685 kg less mass and a 480-litre boot. Its 2,993-cc twin-turbo petrol engine also carries RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM1,640.
M3
Pick the BMW M3 if you want the lighter 1,855-kg sedan, 250-km/h top speed and larger 480-litre boot.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you have charging access and want 617 hp, 950 Nm, 527 km of EV range and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 RM846,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888
- Power and torque: BMW M3 503 hp and 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm
- Top speed: BMW M3 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 220 km/h
- Weight: BMW M3 1,855 kg; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 2,540 kg
- Boot space: BMW M3 480 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW M3 two years; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE four years
M3
- 685 kg lighter at 1,855 kg
- 250 km/h top speed
- 480-litre boot is 50 litres larger
- RM196,912 dearer
- 503 hp and 650 Nm trail the EQE's 617 hp and 950 Nm
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm from two motors
- 90.6-kWh battery, 527-km range and 200-kW DC charging
- Four-year manufacturer warranty plus 10-year/250,000-km EV battery warranty
- 685 kg heavier at 2,540 kg
- 220 km/h top speed is 30 km/h lower
- 430-litre boot is 50 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM846,800 | RM649,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | 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 | 503 hp | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | — |
| 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 M Steptronic Transmission with Drivelogic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 10.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Co2 | 230 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,433 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | 2,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Super Sport Run-flat | 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 826 M Two-tone Forged Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double-spoke Style 826 M Two-tone Forged Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Active M Differential, 4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD Modes | 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger 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 | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Attentiveness Assistant, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Prevention, Active Protection | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Laser Projectors with Auto High Beam | 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 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 |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (11 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 12-speaker 360W 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 with Smartphone Key and Proximity Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | 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 | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | 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 | 5 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.
Used M3 & AMG EQE for sale
M3 vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the BMW M3 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the better buy if home or destination charging is available: it matches the M3's 3.5-second sprint, costs less and has 617 hp, 950 Nm and 527 km of stated range. Choose the M3 for lower weight and higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 costs RM196,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has a four-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty, versus two years for the BMW M3. It also has a 10-year/250,000-km EV battery warranty.