Verdict
At RM340,800 versus RM379,888, the BMW 5 Series is RM39,088 cheaper and is the more practical sedan here: 490 litres of boot space beats 430 litres, and its 230 km/h top speed is higher. The Mercedes-Benz EQE answers with a stronger EV brief: 288 hp from its single motor, 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, a 90.6 kWh battery and 669 km of range. It also has nine airbags and a four-year warranty. The BMW is leaner on outlay; the EQE buys speed, range and more cover.
5 Series
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you want the lower outlay, a bigger 490-litre boot and a petrol-hybrid drivetrain.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want an electric sedan with 669 km range, a quicker 6.4-second sprint and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888
- Drivetrain: BMW 5 Series 1,998 cc petrol hybrid/REV; Mercedes-Benz EQE single electric motor
- Power and 0-100 km/h: BMW 5 Series 208 hp, 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp, 6.4 seconds
- Size: BMW 5 Series 5,060 mm long, 1,900 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz EQE 4,946 mm long, 1,961 mm wide
- Boot space: BMW 5 Series 490 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQE 430 litres
- Safety and warranty: BMW 5 Series 6 airbags, 2-year warranty; Mercedes-Benz EQE 9 airbags, 4-year warranty
5 Series
- RM39,088 lower price
- Bigger 490-litre boot
- Higher 230 km/h top speed
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h
- Six airbags versus nine in the EQE
- Two-year warranty trails the EQE’s four years
EQE
- Quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h
- 90.6 kWh battery with 669 km EV range
- Nine airbags and four-year warranty
- Costs RM39,088 more
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
| 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 | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 208 hp | — |
| Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 82 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | 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 | 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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5 Series vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is better if pace, EV range and warranty matter: it has 288 hp, does 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, offers 669 km range and four-year cover. The BMW 5 Series is better for lower cost and boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM39,088 more than the BMW 5 Series: RM379,888 against RM340,800.
Which car has more luggage space?
The BMW 5 Series has the larger boot, with 490 litres versus 430 litres in the Mercedes-Benz EQE. That is a 60-litre advantage for the BMW.
