Verdict
The BMW X5 costs RM470,800, RM24,271 less than the RM495,071 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, yet brings 308 hp, 540 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time. More importantly for family use, its five seats and 650-litre boot materially beat the coupe’s four seats and 425 litres. The Mercedes counters with a far lower RM376 annual road tax against RM1,637, plus a quoted 7.1 L/100 km figure. Pick by body style: the X5 is the more useful, faster car; the E-Class Coupe is the lower-tax four-seat choice.
X5
Pick the BMW X5 if you need five seats, a 650-litre boot and faster 5.4-second acceleration with all-wheel drive.
E-Class Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe if four seats and a 425-litre boot suffice, and its RM376 annual road tax matters more than SUV practicality.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM470,800; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe RM495,071.
- Power and torque: BMW X5 308 hp and 540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 254 hp and 370 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and driveline: BMW X5 5.4 seconds and all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 6.4 seconds and rear-wheel drive.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X5 five seats and 650 litres; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe four seats and 425 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW X5 RM1,637; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe RM376.
- Wheels: BMW X5 21-inch front and rear wheels; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 19-inch front and rear wheels.
X5
- 308 hp and 540 Nm with all-wheel drive.
- Five seats and a 650-litre boot.
- 21-inch wheels with air suspension and adaptive dampers.
- RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM376.
E-Class Coupe
- RM376 annual road tax.
- Quoted fuel economy of 7.1 L/100 km.
- 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic and 590 W Burmester sound system.
- Costs RM24,271 more.
- Four seats and a 425-litre boot versus five seats and 650 litres.
- Slower 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and rear-wheel drive.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM470,800✓ | RM495,071 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 254 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 370 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Steptronic | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 147 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,853 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,315 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 650 litres✓ | 425 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Pirelli P Zero, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | Agility Control with Selective Damping System |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe Plus, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
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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X5 vs E-Class Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe better?
The BMW X5 is the better choice for performance and day-to-day carrying capacity: it has 308 hp, all-wheel drive, five seats and a 650-litre boot. Choose the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe only if its lower road tax and coupe format suit your use.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe costs RM24,271 more than the BMW X5.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe has lower annual road tax at RM376, compared with RM1,637 for the BMW X5.