Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is the more serious long-distance electric limousine: its 108.4-kWh battery claims 571 km, against the BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid’s 87-km electric range from 18.7 kWh, and it can DC-charge at up to 200 kW. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 3.8 seconds versus 4.9 seconds. But the BMW costs RM113,088 less, reaches 250 km/h and brings powered rear seats plus rear sunshades. For Malaysian owners without dependable charging, the petrol plug-in hybrid is the easier fit.
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want the RM685,800 entry point, 250-km/h top speed and a plug-in hybrid that does not depend on public DC charging.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you have reliable charging and want 571 km of claimed EV range, 200-kW DC charging and 3.8-second performance.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM685,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888.
- Electric range: BMW 7 Series 87 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 571 km.
- Battery capacity: BMW 7 Series 18.7 kWh; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 108.4 kWh.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 7 Series 4.9 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 seconds.
- Top speed: BMW 7 Series 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 220 km/h.
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 litres.
7 Series
- RM113,088 cheaper to buy.
- 250-km/h top speed.
- Powered rear seats and rear sunshades.
- 87-km EV range is far shorter than 571 km.
- 7.4-kW AC charging and no DC charging rate listed, versus 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
AMG EQS
- 571-km claimed EV range.
- 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 610-litre boot and 10-year/250,000-km traction-battery warranty.
- RM113,088 higher purchase price.
- 220-km/h top speed is 30 km/h below the BMW.
- No powered rear seats or rear sunshades listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM685,800✓ | RM798,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,125 | RM1,840✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 87 km | 571 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Co2 | 22 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,700 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | — | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | No | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | 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 |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 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 |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Live Cockpit Professional 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 | 4 | 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 with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| 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 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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7 Series vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better for buyers with home or workplace charging, thanks to 571 km of claimed range, 200-kW DC charging and stronger acceleration. The BMW 7 Series suits those who need petrol backup, lower upfront cost and more rear-seat luxury equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM113,088 more than the BMW 7 Series.
Which is better for long-distance Malaysian travel?
The AMG EQS has the stronger electric touring case with 571 km of claimed range and 200-kW DC charging. The BMW 7 Series covers only 87 km electrically, but its petrol plug-in hybrid drivetrain avoids relying on charging stops.
