BMW X4 vs Mercedes-Benz EQC
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is the quicker and cheaper choice: RM393,888 plays RM404,800, and its dual motors give 402 hp and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The BMW X4 counters with petrol convenience, a 240 km/h top speed, a 65-litre tank and the bigger 525-litre boot. Both are five-seat compact executive SUVs with all-wheel drive and AEB, so the decision is not about class or layout. It is petrol range-and-refuel ease against EV punch and a 437 km rated range.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want a petrol SUV with the larger boot, higher top speed and a 65-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if you want the cheaper car, much stronger power and quicker 0-100 km/h acceleration with electric drive.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM404,800; Mercedes-Benz EQC RM393,888
- Power: BMW X4 249 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQC 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X4 6.3 s; Mercedes-Benz EQC 5.1 s
- Top speed: BMW X4 240 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQC 180 km/h
- Boot space: BMW X4 525 L; Mercedes-Benz EQC 495 L
- Energy: BMW X4 1,998 cc petrol with 8.5 L/100 km; Mercedes-Benz EQC dual motor EV with 80.0 kWh battery and 437 km range
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 404,800 | RM 393,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 249 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 5.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 80.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 437 km |
| CO₂ | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,884 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 495 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 545 |
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.
X4
- Bigger 525-litre boot
- Higher 240 km/h top speed
- 65-litre petrol tank for quick refuelling
- Costs RM10,912 more
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Uses 8.5 L/100 km and emits 192 g/km CO₂
EQC
- Cheaper purchase price
- Quicker 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 402 hp dual-motor electric drivetrain
- Smaller 495-litre boot
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- 437 km rated range means charging planning matters
X4 vs EQC FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Mercedes-Benz EQC better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is better for performance and price, with 402 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The BMW X4 is better if you want petrol refuelling, a 525-litre boot and a 240 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is RM10,912 cheaper than the BMW X4. That lower price also brings more power and quicker acceleration, but the X4 has the larger boot and petrol drivetrain.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is quicker, taking 5.1 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The BMW X4 takes 6.3 seconds, so the EQC has a 1.2-second advantage.