Verdict
The RM36,912 price gap favours the Mercedes-Benz EQS, and its RM395 annual road tax is far easier on the Malaysian wallet than the BMW 7 Series’ RM2,125. The EQS is the clear electric-distance car: 782 km of quoted range from a 107.8-kWh battery, plus 200-kW DC charging, against the BMW plug-in hybrid’s 87 km and 18.7-kWh battery. But the BMW is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds versus 6.2 seconds, and its all-wheel drive suits buyers who prioritise outright pace.
7 Series
Pick the BMW 7 Series if you want 4.9-second performance, all-wheel drive, power doors and rear sunshades, while retaining petrol backup beyond its 87-km EV range.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if you want 782 km of EV range, 200-kW DC charging, a RM36,912 lower price and far lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 7 Series RM685,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888.
- Road tax per year: BMW 7 Series RM2,125; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM395.
- EV range and battery: BMW 7 Series 87 km from 18.7 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQS 782 km from 107.8 kWh.
- Charging: BMW 7 Series 7.4-kW AC and no DC rate stated; Mercedes-Benz EQS 11-kW AC and 200-kW DC.
- Performance: BMW 7 Series 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQS 6.2 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Boot space: BMW 7 Series 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS 610 litres.
7 Series
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 250-km/h top speed.
- All-wheel drive rather than rear-wheel drive.
- Power doors and three rear sunshades.
- Costs RM36,912 more and has RM1,730 higher annual road tax.
- 87-km EV range and 18.7-kWh battery are far behind the EQS’ 782 km and 107.8 kWh.
- Has seven airbags versus the EQS’ 11.
EQS
- 782-km EV range, 107.8-kWh battery and 200-kW DC charging.
- RM648,888 price and RM395 annual road tax.
- 610-litre boot, 11 airbags and rear seats with heating, ventilation and 60:40 split folding.
- Slower to 100 km/h at 6.2 seconds versus 4.9 seconds, with a 210-km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
- Rear-wheel drive versus the BMW’s all-wheel drive.
- Lacks the BMW’s power doors and rear sunshades.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM685,800 | RM648,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,125 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 328 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 565 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.7 kWh | 107.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 87 km | 782 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11.0 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 22 g/km | — |
| 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 | — | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | — | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | — | 265/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | No | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | 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 | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M aerodynamic style 907 alloys | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | 11 (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 | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | 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 |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | 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 and Bolster Adjustment | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 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 |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Fixed 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 sunshades, 1x rear sunshade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Live Cockpit Professional 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; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| 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 and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| 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.
Used 7 Series & EQS for sale
7 Series vs EQS FAQ
Is the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The EQS is the better choice for electric range, charging, price and road tax: 782 km, 200-kW DC charging, RM648,888 and RM395 yearly road tax. Choose the 7 Series for faster 4.9-second acceleration and all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 7 Series costs RM685,800 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM648,888, so the BMW is RM36,912 more expensive.
Which has the better electric range and charging?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS does. Its 107.8-kWh battery is rated for 782 km and accepts 200-kW DC charging, while the BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid has an 18.7-kWh battery, 87 km of EV range and 7.4-kW AC charging.
