BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE
Verdict
The BMW M5 is the dearer, faster-at-the-top-end choice: RM1,188,800, 250 km/h and a 466-litre boot, with a petrol plug-in hybrid set-up and 67 km of EV range. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs far less at RM649,888, matches the 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, gets 617 hp and runs 527 km on a 90.6 kWh battery. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM538,912 gap is hard to ignore, especially with road tax at RM1,640 versus RM8,408.
Pick the BMW M5 if you want a petrol plug-in hybrid super-sedan with 250 km/h top speed and the larger 466-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want full-electric running, 527 km range and much lower purchase and road tax costs.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,188,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888
- Power and 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 591 hp and 3.5 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp and 3.5 s
- Battery and EV range: BMW M5 22.1 kWh and 67 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 90.6 kWh and 527 km
- Top speed: BMW M5 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 220 km/h
- Wheelbase and boot: BMW M5 2,857 mm and 466 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3,120 mm and 430 L
- Warranty and road tax: BMW M5 2 years and RM8,408; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 4 years and RM1,640
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,800 | RM 649,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Engine | 4,395 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 591 hp | 617 hp✓ |
| Torque | 750 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 22.1 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 67 km | 527 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Boot space | 466 L✓ | 430 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 8,408 | RM 1,640✓ |
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.
M5
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Larger 466-litre boot
- Petrol plug-in hybrid with 60-litre fuel tank
- RM538,912 dearer to buy
- RM8,408 yearly road tax
- Only 67 km of EV range
AMG EQE
- Much cheaper at RM649,888
- 527 km electric range
- Four-year warranty and nine airbags
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- No petrol backup for long-distance refuelling
M5 vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
For most Malaysian buyers, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the easier recommendation: it is cheaper, quicker on paper for power, matches the 3.5-second sprint and costs far less in road tax. Choose the BMW M5 if top speed and petrol plug-in flexibility matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM1,188,800, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888. That makes the BMW RM538,912 more expensive before running-cost differences such as road tax.
Which has the better electric range?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE has the longer electric range by a huge margin: 527 km from a 90.6 kWh battery, against the BMW M5's 67 km from a 22.1 kWh plug-in hybrid battery.