Verdict
The BMW 7 Series costs RM59,912 more at RM685,800, but it is the sharper luxury limousine: 0-100 km/h takes 4.9 seconds against the EQS SUV’s 6.1 seconds, and its 525-litre boot is far more useful than 195 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV answers with seven seats, a 118 kWh battery and 673 km EV range versus the BMW’s 18.7 kWh and 87 km. For Malaysian buyers able to charge regularly, the EQS SUV’s RM455 annual road tax and 200 kW DC charging make a strong practical case.
7 Series
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want the quicker 4.9-second sprint, 250 km/h top speed and a proper 525-litre sedan boot.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of EV range and 200 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM685,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- Powertrain and range: BMW has a 2,998 cc plug-in hybrid with 87 km EV range; Mercedes-Benz is electric with a 118 kWh battery and 673 km range.
- Charging: BMW AC charging is 7.4 kW with no DC rate stated; Mercedes-Benz manages 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Performance: BMW reaches 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz takes 6.1 seconds and reaches 210 km/h.
- Practicality: BMW has five seats and a 525-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz has seven seats and a 195-litre boot.
- Running costs: BMW annual road tax is RM2,125; Mercedes-Benz annual road tax is RM455.
7 Series
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 525-litre boot is 330 litres larger.
- 250 km/h top speed.
- Costs RM59,912 more.
- 87 km EV range is far shorter than 673 km.
- 7.4 kW AC charging trails 22 kW, and no DC charging rate is stated.
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat cabin with split-folding second and third rows.
- 673 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging.
- Four-year warranty plus 10-year/250,000 km traction-battery cover.
- 195-litre boot is much smaller than the BMW’s 525 litres.
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 210 km/h top speed is 40 km/h lower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM685,800 | RM625,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,125 | RM455✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 355 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | 118 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 87 km | 673 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 22 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✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 22 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,810 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | — | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | No | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 22" Alloys |
| 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) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 6 |
| Sun Shade | 2x side sunshades, 1x rear sunshade | Yes |
| 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 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 EQS SUV FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The EQS SUV is better for electric range, seven-seat capacity and lower annual road tax. Choose the 7 Series for stronger acceleration, a higher top speed and substantially more boot space.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series costs RM59,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Which has the better charging capability?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV does. It supports 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging, while the BMW 7 Series is rated at 7.4 kW AC and has no DC charging rate stated.
