BMW M4 Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV
Verdict
At RM878,800 versus RM1,088,888, the BMW M4 Coupe is RM210,088 cheaper and the quicker car on the clock: 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h, 250 km/h top speed and 650 Nm from a 2,993 cc petrol engine. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV answers with 649 hp from dual motors, a 118.0 kWh battery and 560 km EV range, plus 11 airbags. Both seat four and have 440 litres of boot space, so this is less about luggage space than character and running style.
Pick the BMW M4 Coupe if you want the cheaper, faster 0-100 km/h car with petrol performance and all-wheel drive.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want a four-seat electric luxury SUV with 560 km range, more power and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M4 Coupe RM878,800; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888
- Powertrain: BMW M4 Coupe 2,993 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV dual-motor electric
- Output: BMW M4 Coupe 530 hp and 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp and no torque figure listed
- Performance: BMW M4 Coupe 0-100 km/h in 3.5 s and 250 km/h top speed; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 s and 210 km/h
- Size: BMW M4 Coupe 4,794 mm long with 2,857 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 5,125 mm long with 3,210 mm wheelbase
- Safety and cover: BMW M4 Coupe 6 airbags and 2-year warranty; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 11 airbags and 4-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 878,800✓ | RM 1,088,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,993 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 530 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Torque | 650 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s✓ | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 118.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 560 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,393 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Boot space | 440 L | 440 L |
| Fuel tank | 59 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 11✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| 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.
M4 Coupe
- Quicker 3.5 s 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- RM210,088 cheaper
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Fewer airbags at 6
- No EV range or battery benefit
Maybach EQS SUV
- 649 hp dual-motor EV output
- 560 km electric range
- Longer 4-year warranty
- RM210,088 dearer
- Slower 4.4 s 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
M4 Coupe vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the BMW M4 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
For acceleration and price, the BMW M4 Coupe is the better pick. For electric driving, cabin scale and safety kit on paper, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV has the stronger case.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M4 Coupe costs RM878,800, while the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888. The Mercedes-Benz is RM210,088 more expensive.
Which one is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW M4 Coupe is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV takes 4.4 seconds, so the BMW is 0.9 seconds quicker.