Verdict
At RM1,200,800 versus RM379,888, these executive sedans serve radically different Malaysian use cases. The BMW M5 is the hard-charging choice: its 727 PS plug-in hybrid system and all-wheel drive deliver 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, but its 67 km EV range and RM8,408 annual road tax demand commitment. The Mercedes-Benz EQE travels 669 km on its 90.6 kWh battery, accepts 170 kW DC charging and costs RM305 a year in road tax. It is slower at 6.4 seconds, yet far easier to justify as an everyday EV.
M5
Pick the BMW M5 if you want 3.5-second performance, all-wheel drive and a 466-litre boot, and can accept the RM820,912 price gap.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if long-distance electric range, 170 kW DC charging and dramatically lower annual road tax matter more than outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- EV range: BMW M5 67 km; Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km.
- Battery capacity: BMW M5 22.1 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQE 90.6 kWh.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds.
- Charging: BMW M5 7.4 kW AC and no DC rate listed; Mercedes-Benz EQE 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC.
- Annual road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305.
M5
- 727 PS plug-in hybrid system and 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive and M Adaptive Suspension.
- 466-litre boot, versus the EQE’s 430 litres.
- 67 km EV range is far shorter than the EQE’s 669 km.
- No DC charging rate is listed, while the EQE supports 170 kW DC charging.
- RM8,408 annual road tax versus RM305 for the EQE.
EQE
- 669 km EV range from a 90.6 kWh battery.
- 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging capability.
- Four-year vehicle warranty plus a 10-year/250,000-km EV battery warranty.
- 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time trails the M5’s 3.5 seconds.
- Rear-wheel drive, where the M5 has all-wheel drive.
- 430-litre boot is 36 litres smaller than the M5’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | — |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 591 hp | — |
| Torque | 750 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 565 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 67 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered 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 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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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M5 vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is the better daily Malaysian EV choice, with 669 km range, 170 kW DC charging and RM305 annual road tax. Choose the M5 only if its 3.5-second acceleration and all-wheel drive are central to the brief.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM820,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE: RM1,200,800 against RM379,888.
Which one is better for long-distance electric driving?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE. Its 669 km EV range is 602 km greater than the M5’s 67 km, and it supports 170 kW DC charging while no DC charging rate is listed for the M5.
