Verdict
The BMW X5 is the sharper buy for buyers who need a five-seat executive SUV with real luggage capacity: its 650-litre boot is 455 litres larger, while 308 hp and 540 Nm deliver 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. At RM470,800, it also undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV by RM155,088. The EQS SUV answers with seven seats, a 118 kWh battery, 673 km EV range and 200 kW DC charging, plus far lower RM455 annual road tax. Choose it only if its electric long-distance brief and rear-cabin accommodation matter more than boot space and outright pace.
X5
Pick the BMW X5 if you want the lower purchase price, quicker 5.4-second sprint and a 650-litre five-seat boot.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km electric range and 200 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM470,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- Powertrain: BMW X5 308 hp/540 Nm 2,998 cc turbo inline-six; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp/800 Nm dual-motor electric system.
- Performance: BMW X5 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Practicality: BMW X5 has five seats and a 650-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has seven seats and a 195-litre boot.
- Dimensions: BMW X5 is 4,935 mm long with a 2,975 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 5,125 mm long with a 3,210 mm wheelbase.
- Running tax: BMW X5 road tax is RM1,637 a year; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is RM455 a year.
X5
- RM155,088 less to buy.
- Quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 650-litre boot is far larger.
- Only five seats versus the EQS SUV's seven.
- RM1,637 annual road tax is RM1,182 higher.
- No electric range or DC charging capability.
EQS SUV
- Seven-seat layout with sliding second row and folding third row.
- 118 kWh battery, 673 km range and 200 kW DC charging.
- Heated and ventilated memory front seats plus extensive rear entertainment displays.
- RM155,088 more expensive.
- 195-litre boot is 455 litres smaller.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time and lower 210 km/h top speed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM470,800✓ | RM625,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,637 | RM455✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 540 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 800 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 673 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 650 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R21 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED headlights 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 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 | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 6 |
| Sun Shade | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Yes |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 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 | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 |
| 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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X5 vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The BMW X5 is better for pace, purchase price and luggage room. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better if seven seats, electric driving and its 673 km range are central to the brief.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM155,088 more than the BMW X5: RM625,888 against RM470,800.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The EQS SUV carries seven people, but the X5 has the more useful boot with five seats occupied: 650 litres versus 195 litres. Pick based on whether extra seats or luggage capacity comes first.
