Verdict
At RM368,800, the BMW i5 is the rational Malaysian executive sedan beside the RM2,088,888 AMG GT 4-Door: the RM1,720,088 gap is enormous, while annual road tax is RM395 rather than RM6,549. Its 83.9-kWh battery is rated for 627 km and accepts 205 kW DC charging, against the Mercedes’ 12-km EV range and 3.7-kW AC rate. The AMG answers with 630 hp, 900 Nm and a 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time, but has four seats and a 456-litre boot versus the BMW’s five seats and 490 litres. Choose the Mercedes only if that performance is the point.
Pick the BMW i5 if you want 627 km of electric range, five seats and dramatically lower purchase and road-tax costs.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door if you want 630 hp, 900 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i5 RM368,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door RM2,088,888.
- Annual road tax: BMW i5 RM395; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door RM6,549.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i5 6.0 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 2.9 seconds.
- Electric range: BMW i5 627 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 12 km.
- AC charging: BMW i5 22 kW; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 3.7 kW.
- Seating and boot space: BMW i5 five seats and 490 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door four seats and 456 litres.
i5
- 627-km electric range from an 83.9-kWh battery.
- Five seats and a 490-litre boot.
- 22-kW AC and 205-kW DC charging.
- 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Mercedes’ 2.9 seconds.
- Rear-wheel drive versus the Mercedes’ all-wheel drive.
- Six airbags versus seven airbags.
AMG GT 4-Door
- 630 hp and 900 Nm from its twin-turbo V8.
- 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 316-km/h top speed.
- AMG Ride Control+ adaptive dampers and all-wheel drive.
- Costs RM1,720,088 more than the BMW.
- RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM395.
- Four seats, a 456-litre boot and only 12 km of EV range.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,800✓ | RM2,088,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 630 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 900 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | V 8 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 8.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 335 hp✓ | 204 hp |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 627 km✓ | 12 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 3.7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 205 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 2.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h | 316 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,054 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,951 mm |
| Weight | 2,205 kg | 2,158 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 456 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 315/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elekt | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Ride Control+, Adaptive dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2x Wireless Charger, 2x USB-C ports front, 2x USB-C ports rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Windscreen Sun Shade & Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (655W) | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Front and Rear |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/ 160,000 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.
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i5 vs AMG GT 4-Door FAQ
Is the BMW i5 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door better?
The BMW i5 is better for most Malaysian buyers, with 627 km of EV range, five seats, a 490-litre boot and far lower costs. The AMG GT 4-Door is the choice for outright pace, reaching 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door costs RM1,720,088 more than the BMW i5: RM2,088,888 against RM368,800.
Which one charges faster?
The BMW i5 charges much faster on AC at 22 kW, compared with 3.7 kW for the AMG GT 4-Door. The i5 also supports 205-kW DC charging; no DC charging rate is stated for the Mercedes.
