BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS
Verdict
The BMW M3 asks RM837,800 and is the sharper stopwatch car here: 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 250 km/h flat out from a 2,993 cc petrol six with 503 hp and 650 Nm. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888 yet brings the bigger numbers elsewhere, with 649 hp, a 108.4 kWh battery, 571 km EV range, 610 litres of boot space and 11 airbags. For a Malaysian buyer, this is not just fast sedan versus fast sedan; it is petrol performance and compact-executive size against luxury EV space and lower road tax.
M3
Pick the BMW M3 if you want the quicker 0–100 km/h time, higher 250 km/h top speed and a smaller 4,794 mm body.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want dual-motor EV performance with 571 km range, a 610-litre boot and RM1,840 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 RM837,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888
- Powertrain: BMW M3 2,993 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS dual-motor electric with 108.4 kWh battery
- Power: BMW M3 503 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp
- 0–100 km/h and top speed: BMW M3 3.5 s and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 s and 220 km/h
- Size: BMW M3 4,794 mm long and 2,857 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 5,216 mm long and 3,210 mm wheelbase
- Boot, airbags and warranty: BMW M3 480 L, 6 airbags and 2 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 L, 11 airbags and 4 years
M3
- Quicker 3.5-second 0–100 km/h time
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- 503 hp and 650 Nm with all-wheel drive
- Costs RM38,912 more
- 480-litre boot trails the AMG EQS’ 610 litres
- 2-year warranty and 6 airbags trail 4 years and 11 airbags
AMG EQS
- 649 hp from dual electric motors
- 571 km range from a 108.4 kWh battery
- 610-litre boot and 3,210 mm wheelbase
- 3.8-second 0–100 km/h time trails the M3 by 0.3 seconds
- 220 km/h top speed trails the M3’s 250 km/h
- 5,216 mm length is 422 mm longer than the M3
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 837,800 | RM 798,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | — |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 503 hp | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 571 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| 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✓ | 3.8 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 | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,433 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | 2,700 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Super Sport Run-flat | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double-spoke Style 826 M Two-tone Forged Alloy | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Cross-drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Cross-drilled Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| 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, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| 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, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| 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 Ventilation, Heating, Massage 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 | Panoramic, 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 (64 Colours) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 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 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,113 | RM 1,840✓ |
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.
M3 vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the BMW M3 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
For driving pace, the BMW M3 is better: 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 250 km/h. For daily luxury EV use, pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, which costs less and gives 571 km range, 610 litres of boot space and 11 airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is RM38,912 cheaper: RM798,888 versus RM837,800 for the BMW M3. Annual road tax is also lower for the AMG EQS at RM1,840, compared with RM2,113 for the M3.
Which car is faster?
The BMW M3 is faster on the quoted figures. It does 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds versus 3.8 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS, and its 250 km/h top speed is higher than the AMG EQS’ 220 km/h.