Verdict
The BMW M5 is the performance-led choice, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz EQV’s 12.1 seconds, with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic. But its 67 km electric range and RM8,408 annual road tax make it a demanding proposition. The EQV brings 374 km of EV range, 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging, seven seats and a 610-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer moving people and luggage, the EQV is the more practical machine; the M5 is for pace first.
Pick the BMW M5 if 3.5-second 0-100 km/h performance, all-wheel drive and an eight-speed M Steptronic matter more than seven-seat space and long EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, a 610-litre boot, 374 km of electric range and 110 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQV 12.1 seconds.
- EV range: BMW M5 67 km from a 22.1 kWh battery; Mercedes-Benz EQV 374 km from a 90 kWh battery.
- Seating and boot space: BMW M5 five seats and 466 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQV seven seats and 610 litres.
- Charging: BMW M5 7.4 kW AC and no DC rate listed; Mercedes-Benz EQV 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC.
- Annual road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM160.
M5
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive and M Adaptive Suspension
- 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio
- RM750,450 more expensive
- Five seats and a 466-litre boot versus seven seats and 610 litres
- 67 km EV range and no DC charging rate listed
EQV
- Seven seats with middle-row captain seats
- 374 km EV range with 110 kW DC charging
- RM160 annual road tax
- 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.5 seconds
- 160 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM450,350✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 591 hp | — |
| Torque | 750 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 362 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | 90 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 67 km | 374 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | — | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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M5 vs EQV FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The BMW M5 is better for outright acceleration and all-wheel-drive performance. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is better for electric range, DC charging, seven-seat capacity, boot space and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM1,200,800 and the Mercedes-Benz EQV costs RM450,350, so the M5 is RM750,450 more expensive.
Which one is better for longer electric trips?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV is the clear choice, with a 90 kWh battery, 374 km EV range and 110 kW DC charging. The BMW M5 has a 22.1 kWh battery, 67 km EV range and no DC charging rate listed.