Verdict
At RM340,800, the BMW 5 Series is the far more accessible executive sedan, while the RM649,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE asks RM309,088 more for a very different brief. The EQE’s dual motors deliver 617 hp and 950 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 3.5 seconds versus the BMW’s 208 hp, 330 Nm and 7.5 seconds. It also brings a 90.6-kWh battery, 527-km range and 200-kW DC charging. But the BMW has a 490-litre boot, 60 litres more, and RM379 annual road tax against RM1,640.
5 Series
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you want the RM309,088 cheaper executive sedan with a larger 490-litre boot and much lower RM379 annual road tax.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if you want 617 hp, 950 Nm, 3.5-second 0-100 km/h performance and a 527-km electric range.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888.
- Power and torque: BMW 208 hp and 330 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 5 Series 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds.
- Driveline: BMW 5 Series rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: BMW 5 Series 490 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 430 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW 5 Series RM379; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640.
5 Series
- 490-litre boot, versus 430 litres.
- 230-km/h top speed, 10 km/h higher.
- Blind Spot Info System and rear window shades.
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the EQE’s 3.5 seconds.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the EQE’s four years.
- No auto parking listed, unlike the EQE.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp and 950 Nm from two motors.
- 90.6-kWh battery, 527-km range and 200-kW DC charging.
- AIRMATIC air suspension, 21-inch wheels and auto parking.
- RM309,088 more expensive to buy.
- RM1,640 annual road tax versus RM379.
- 430-litre boot is 60 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM340,800✓ | RM649,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM1,640 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 208 hp | — |
| Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 617 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 527 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,540 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, 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 on 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 | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-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; 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 | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function | 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 Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | 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 | — | Front MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| 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 |
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.
Used 5 Series & AMG EQE for sale
5 Series vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The AMG EQE is better for outright performance, electric range and charging, with 617 hp, 527 km and 200 kW DC capability. The 5 Series is the more rational Malaysian buy, costing RM309,088 less with lower road tax and a bigger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM309,088 more than the BMW 5 Series: RM649,888 versus RM340,800.
Which has the larger boot?
The BMW 5 Series has the larger boot at 490 litres. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE provides 430 litres, a 60-litre deficit.
