Verdict
These cross-shopped executive sedans split decisively by powertrain. The Mercedes-Benz EQE’s 288-hp, 565-Nm motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 6.4 seconds, against 7.5 seconds for the BMW 5 Series’ 208-hp, 330-Nm 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol, and its 90.6-kWh battery is rated for 669 km with 170-kW DC charging. It also brings nine airbags and rear-wheel steering. The BMW counters with a 490-litre boot, 60 litres larger, plus a more flexible 40:20:40 rear backrest and a 230-km/h top speed. For Malaysian ownership, choose based on charging access and luggage needs.
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you need the larger 490-litre boot, 40:20:40 rear seats and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you have dependable charging and want 669 km of EV range, stronger acceleration and more safety equipment.
Key differences
- Acceleration: BMW 5 Series 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE in 6.4 seconds.
- Output: BMW 5 Series has 208 hp and 330 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQE has 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- Boot space: BMW 5 Series has 490 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQE has 430 litres.
- Wheelbase: BMW 5 Series measures 2,900 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQE measures 3,120 mm.
- Airbags: BMW 5 Series has 6; Mercedes-Benz EQE has 9.
- Top speed: BMW 5 Series reaches 230 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQE reaches 210 km/h.
5 Series
- 490-litre boot is 60 litres larger.
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats and rear window shades.
- 230-km/h top speed.
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the EQE’s 6.4 seconds.
- Six airbags versus nine in the EQE.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years for the EQE.
EQE
- 669-km EV range from a 90.6-kWh battery, with 170-kW DC charging.
- 288 hp and 565 Nm for a 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Nine airbags, rear-wheel steering and auto parking.
- 430-litre boot is 60 litres smaller than the BMW’s.
- 210-km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower.
- 60:40 rear-seat split is less flexible than the BMW’s 40:20:40 arrangement, and there is no rear window shade.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM340,800✓ | RM379,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 208 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 669 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,355 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear 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 Adaptive 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | 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 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and 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, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 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.
Used 5 Series & EQE for sale
5 Series vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is the better choice for buyers with charging access, delivering 669 km of range, 6.4-second acceleration and nine airbags. Choose the 5 Series for its 490-litre boot, 40:20:40 rear seats and petrol powertrain.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 5 Series costs RM340,800 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, so the EQE costs RM39,088 more.
Which has the more practical boot?
The BMW 5 Series is more practical for luggage, with a 490-litre boot versus 430 litres in the EQE. Its 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat also gives more load-carrying flexibility than the EQE’s 60:40 split.
