Car Buyer's Guide

BMW X6 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

BMW X6

BMW X6

xDrive40i M Sport

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Verdict

The X6 has a 66% bigger boot, the EQS SUV is about 15% cheaper, while the EQS SUV is 6% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM735,800RM625,888
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentExecutiveLuxury
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM1,637RM455
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance400V architecture
Capacity2,998 cc
Horsepower335 hp
Torque450 Nm
FuelPetrol Hybrid/REVElectric
Number of Motors12
Motor Horsepower12 hp355 hp
Motor Torque200 Nm800 Nm
Battery Capacity118 kWh
EV Range673 km
Charging Rate (AC)22 kW
Charging Rate (DC)200 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission Name8-speed Steptronic Sport
Gears8
Transmission ManufacturerZFMercedes-Benz
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.4 seconds6.1 seconds
Top Speed250 km/h210 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,960 mm5,125 mm
Width2,004 mm1,959 mm
Height1,700 mm1,718 mm
Wheelbase2,975 mm3,210 mm
Weight2,240 kg2,810 kg
Fuel Tank83 litres
Doors55
Seats57
Boot Space580 litres195 litres
Front Tyre275/35R22275/40R22
Rear Tyre315/30R22275/40R22
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresPirelli P ZeroCooper Zeon Crossrange
Chassis
AssemblyUnited States (CBU)United States (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesFour-link Axle
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M22" Alloys
Rear Wheels22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M22" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAdaptive M SuspensionAIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's KneeDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockElectronic for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on outer two rear seatsAvailable on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, PRE-SAFE Brake
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED Projectors with Auto High BeamDigital Light Matrix LEDs
TaillampsFull LEDLED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable LumbarDriver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
SunroofPanoramic Glass RoofPanoramic, Front Tilt and Slide
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours)
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear6
Sun ShadeSunroof Shade, Rear Window ShadesYes
Audio14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button Start
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationPowered with Remote Control ActivationContactless Boot Opening
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree Surround ViewYes, 360-degree View Monitor
Auto ParkingYesYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Power DoorYes
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years4 years
Warranty Extended3 years
Warranty Notes10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery

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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