BMW X6 vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV
Verdict
At RM734,800, the BMW X6 is RM354,088 cheaper than the RM1,088,888 Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV, yet it seats five and has a 580-litre boot. The Mercedes counters as a four-seat electric luxury SUV with two motors, 649 hp, 950 Nm and 560 km of range, plus 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging. It is quicker to 100 km/h, 4.4 seconds against 5.4, but the BMW is lighter, faster at the top end and easier to justify if luggage space matters.
X6
Pick the BMW X6 if you want the lower purchase price, five seats, a bigger boot and a 250 km/h top speed.
Maybach EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want a full-electric luxury SUV with 649 hp, 950 Nm, 560 km of range and proper rear-seat hardware.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM734,800; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888
- Powertrain output: BMW X6 335 hp and 450 Nm from its petrol engine plus a 12 hp/200 Nm mild-hybrid motor; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 649 hp and 950 Nm from…
- Acceleration/top speed: BMW X6 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds and 210 km/h
- Size and wheelbase: BMW X6 4,960 mm long with a 2,975 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 5,125 mm long with a 3,210 mm wheelbase
- Seats and boot: BMW X6 five seats and 580 litres; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV four seats and 440 litres
- Warranty: BMW X6 2-year manufacturer warranty with 5-year extended warranty; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4-year manufacturer warranty plus 10-year/250,000 km…
X6
- Costs RM354,088 less to buy
- Five seats versus four in the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV
- Larger 580-litre boot and higher 250 km/h top speed
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.4 seconds versus 4.4 seconds
- Rear seats are 40:20:40 split-folding, not individual captain seats with massage, ventilation and memory
- Standard manufacturer warranty is 2 years versus 4 years
Maybach EQS SUV
- Two-motor electric drivetrain makes 649 hp and 950 Nm
- 560 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging
- Rear cabin gets individual captain seats, rear entertainment displays and a 7-inch rear tablet
- Costs RM354,088 more than the BMW X6
- Four seats and 440 litres of boot space versus five seats and 580 litres
- Lower 210 km/h top speed and much heavier 3,075 kg kerb weight
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 734,800✓ | RM 1,088,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance | — |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | 118 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 560 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R22 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 17.7" 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 Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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 Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637✓ | RM 1,840 |
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.
X6 vs Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The BMW X6 is the better practical buy: it costs less, seats five and has the bigger boot. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better if rear-seat luxury, EV performance and 560 km range matter more than price or luggage space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888, while the BMW X6 costs RM734,800. That makes the Mercedes RM354,088 more expensive.
Which one has more passenger and boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is longer and has a longer wheelbase, but it seats four and has a 440-litre boot. The BMW X6 seats five and carries more luggage, with 580 litres.