Verdict
The BMW X5 asks RM89,912 more, but gives a Malaysian family a 650-litre boot, all-wheel drive and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time. Its annual road tax is also RM1,637, against the EQE’s RM305. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the lower-cost electric route: its 90.6-kWh battery is rated for 669 km, with 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging. It is 115 kg heavier and slower to 100 km/h at 6.4 seconds, yet its 3,120-mm wheelbase is 145 mm longer than the X5’s.
X5
Pick the BMW X5 if you need the 650-litre boot, all-wheel drive and quicker 5.4-second acceleration.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if 669 km of EV range, 170-kW DC charging and RM305 annual road tax suit your daily use.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM469,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Powertrain: BMW X5 2,998-cc petrol hybrid with 308 hp and 540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQE electric motor with 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- Performance: BMW X5 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Practicality: BMW X5 650-litre boot and 5 doors; Mercedes-Benz EQE 430-litre boot and 4 doors.
- Dimensions: BMW X5 2,975-mm wheelbase and 1,765-mm height; Mercedes-Benz EQE 3,120-mm wheelbase and 1,510-mm height.
- Running costs: BMW X5 road tax RM1,637/year; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305/year.
X5
- 650-litre boot with 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- All-wheel drive and 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive air suspension, panoramic sliding sunroof and 21-inch wheels.
- Costs RM89,912 more.
- Annual road tax is RM1,332 higher.
- Its 2,975-mm wheelbase is 145 mm shorter.
EQE
- 90.6-kWh battery with 669-km EV range.
- 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging capability.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and 10-year/250,000-km EV battery warranty.
- 430-litre boot is 220 litres smaller.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds versus 5.4 seconds.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 469,800 | RM 379,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | — |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Torque | 540 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 669 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 650 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Driver's Knee |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| 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, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 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 | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| 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) | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000-km Warranty for EV Battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | RM 305✓ |
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 EQE FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The X5 is better for boot space, all-wheel drive and outright performance. The EQE is better if you can charge regularly and want 669 km of EV range with much lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM89,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
Which has the better charging and warranty cover?
The EQE supports 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging, and includes a four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty plus a 10-year/250,000-km battery warranty. The X5 has a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty, extendable to five years.