Verdict
At RM714,800, the BMW i7 undercuts the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS by RM84,088, travels 625 km to the AMG EQS’s 571 km claimed range and carries RM825 less annual road tax. That makes the i7 the rational long-distance luxury sedan, helped by power-adjustable rear seats, sun shades and power doors. The AMG EQS is the performance-led alternative: 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time eclipse the BMW’s 536 hp, 745 Nm and 4.7 seconds, while its 610-litre boot and ventilated, heated, massaging front seats justify some of the extra spend.
Pick the BMW i7 if you want the lower RM714,800 entry price, 625 km range, 240 km/h top speed and more rear-passenger-focused equipment.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if 649 hp, 950 Nm, 3.8-second acceleration, a 610-litre boot and a more extensively equipped front cabin matter more than the extra cost.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i7 RM714,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888.
- Motor output: BMW i7 536 hp and 745 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- EV range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 571 km.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i7 4.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 seconds.
- DC charging: BMW i7 195 kW; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 200 kW.
- Boot space: BMW i7 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 litres.
i7
- RM84,088 cheaper and RM1,015 annual road tax.
- 625 km claimed range, 54 km ahead of the AMG EQS.
- Power-adjustable rear seats, rear sun shades and power doors.
- 536 hp, 745 Nm and 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h trail the AMG EQS’s 649 hp, 950 Nm and 3.8 seconds.
- 525-litre boot is 85 litres smaller.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
AMG EQS
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 610-litre boot and 200 kW DC charging.
- Front seats get ventilation, heating, massage and memory functions.
- RM798,888 price is RM84,088 higher, with RM1,840 annual road tax.
- 571 km claimed range is 54 km short of the i7.
- 220 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the i7.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM714,800✓ | RM798,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,015✓ | RM1,840 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV Range | 625 km✓ | 571 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 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 | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| 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 | 2,715 kg | 2,700 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| 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 Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 21" AMG Cross-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 | 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 | 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, 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 | 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 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 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 | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 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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i7 vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The BMW i7 is the better Malaysian ownership choice for its lower price, 625 km range and lower road tax. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if its 649 hp output, 3.8-second sprint and larger 610-litre boot are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM84,088 more than the BMW i7.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
The AMG EQS has a four-year manufacturer warranty against the i7’s two years, plus a 10-year/250,000 km traction-battery warranty. The i7’s battery warranty is eight years/160,000 km, though it has a five-year extended warranty listed.
