Verdict
The RM3,088 dearer Mercedes-Benz S-Class gives Malaysian buyers a far stronger plug-in-hybrid case: its 28.6-kWh battery brings a stated 100 km EV range, with 11-kW AC and 60-kW DC charging, while its 362 hp and 500 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 5.2 seconds. It also has a much more elaborate rear cabin. The BMW X6 counters with all-wheel drive, a 580-litre boot and RM1,637 annual road tax versus RM2,128. Pick the X6 for SUV practicality; choose the S-Class if charging access and rear-seat comfort matter more.
X6
Pick the BMW X6 if you need all-wheel drive, five doors and a 580-litre boot rather than a rear-seat-focused plug-in-hybrid sedan.
S-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if you can charge regularly and want 100 km of stated EV range plus a far more accommodating rear cabin.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM735,800; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM738,888.
- Power and torque: BMW X6 335 hp and 450 Nm; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X6 5.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.2 seconds.
- Electrification: BMW X6 has a 12-hp, 200-Nm motor; Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a 147-hp, 440-Nm motor and 28.6-kWh battery.
- Dimensions and boot: BMW X6 is 4,960 mm long with 580 litres; Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 5,289 mm long with 350 litres.
- Road tax: BMW X6 RM1,637 per year; Mercedes-Benz S-Class RM2,128 per year.
X6
- All-wheel drive and a 580-litre boot.
- 83-litre fuel tank and five-door SUV body.
- Lower annual road tax.
- Slower 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time, with 335 hp and 450 Nm versus 362 hp and 500 Nm.
- No stated EV range or charging capability, unlike the S-Class's 100 km plug-in-hybrid range.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
S-Class
- 100 km stated EV range from a 28.6-kWh battery, plus 11-kW AC and 60-kW DC charging.
- 362 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Power-adjustable, heated, ventilated and massaging outer rear seats, including a left-side ottoman.
- 350-litre boot is 230 litres smaller than the X6's 580 litres.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than the X6's all-wheel drive.
- Higher RM2,128 annual road tax.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM735,800✓ | RM738,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637✓ | RM2,128 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance | 24-valve DOHC with Electric Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 362 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 147 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 28.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 100 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Steptronic Sport | 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 | 5.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 67 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R22 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/30R22 | 285/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| 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 | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M | 20" Twin 10-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Rear Passengers, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Left Cushion |
| 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 | 5 Three-point with Illumination and Rear Belt Bags |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear 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, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory, Heating and Massage Functions; Pillow Headrests; Passenger Seat Adjustment from Rear Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Outer Rear Seats with Memory, Heating, Ventilation, Massage and One-touch Recline Functions; Folding Rear Pillow Headrests with Built-in Neck Warmers; Powered Ottoman and Leg Rest for Left Seat with Massage Function; Centre Load-through |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Balance Perfume System and Ioniser |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 4 Front USB-C, 6 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | Double Sun Visors, Powered Rear Windscreen and Rear Door Window Sunshades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 11" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (710 Watts) |
| 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 with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Stop and Go and Speed Limit Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Yes | Soft Close Function, All Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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X6 vs S-Class FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is better for regular charging, faster acceleration and rear-seat luxury. The BMW X6 is better if you need SUV access, all-wheel drive and a 580-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class costs RM3,088 more than the BMW X6.
Which one is more practical for luggage?
The BMW X6 is the luggage choice, with a 580-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a 350-litre boot and a centre load-through.