Verdict
The BMW i7 costs RM64,912 more at RM714,800, but it brings a 625 km range, a 5,391 mm body and a 525-litre boot, making it the more convincing choice for rear-seat use and longer intercity runs. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE is the sharper performance buy: 617 hp and 950 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 3.5 seconds, 1.2 seconds quicker than the i7. Its RM1,640 annual road tax is RM625 higher, however, and its 527 km range leaves less margin between charges.
i7
Pick the BMW i7 if rear-cabin focus, 625 km range, a 525-litre boot and a longer 3,215 mm wheelbase matter more than outright acceleration.
AMG EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE if 617 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than maximum range and luggage space.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM649,888.
- Range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 527 km.
- Motor output: BMW i7 536 hp and 745 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 617 hp and 950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i7 4.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 3.5 seconds.
- Size and boot: BMW i7 5,391 mm long with 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE 4,946 mm with 430 litres.
- Road tax: BMW i7 RM1,015 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE RM1,640 per year.
i7
- 625 km EV range and lower RM1,015 annual road tax.
- 525-litre boot and 3,215 mm wheelbase.
- Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof, rear sunshades and power rear seats.
- RM64,912 pricier.
- 536 hp, 745 Nm and 4.7-second sprint trail the AMG EQE.
- 195 kW DC charging is 5 kW below the AMG EQE's 200 kW.
AMG EQE
- 617 hp, 950 Nm and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- RM64,912 lower purchase price.
- 17.7-inch OLED MBUX display, 12.3-inch passenger screen and 15-speaker 710-watt Burmester audio.
- 527 km range is 98 km shorter.
- 430-litre boot is 95 litres smaller.
- RM1,640 annual road tax is RM625 higher.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM714,800 | RM649,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,015✓ | RM1,640 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp | 617 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 625 km✓ | 527 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 195 kW | 200 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds | 3.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,391 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 2,715 kg | 2,540 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 295/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | 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 | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 9 (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 | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) | 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 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Heating 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 Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | 2x Side Shade, 1x Rear Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| 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 | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 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.
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i7 vs AMG EQE FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE better?
The BMW i7 is better for range, luggage room and rear-seat-oriented equipment, with 625 km and a 525-litre boot. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE for outright pace: it has 617 hp, 950 Nm and reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i7 costs RM714,800 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE costs RM649,888, so the i7 is RM64,912 more expensive.
Which has the longer EV range?
The BMW i7 has the longer claimed range at 625 km, versus 527 km for the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE. That is a 98 km advantage for the i7.
