Verdict
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800, RM50,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE at RM379,888, but turns that outlay into 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The EQE is the more rational Malaysian long-distance EV: its 90.6-kWh battery delivers 669 km versus 510 km, while 22-kW AC charging halves the i4’s 11-kW ceiling. It also has a 4-year warranty and RM305 annual road tax, against two years and RM1,065. The i4 counters with AWD, 200-kW DC charging and a more useful 470-litre boot.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if 537 hp, AWD traction, 3.9-second acceleration and 200-kW DC charging matter more than range and running costs.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want 669 km of range, 22-kW AC charging, a larger executive-class cabin footprint and lower ownership costs.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Output: BMW i4 M50 537 hp and 795 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- Range and battery: BMW i4 M50 510 km from 83.9 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km from 90.6 kWh.
- Charging: BMW i4 M50 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC; Mercedes-Benz EQE 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC.
- Performance: BMW i4 M50 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and 225 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Size and boot: BMW i4 M50 4,783 mm long with 470 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQE 4,946 mm with 430 litres.
i4 M50
- 537 hp, 795 Nm and AWD
- Faster 200-kW DC charging
- 470-litre boot and 40:20:40 rear seat split
- RM50,912 dearer
- 510-km range trails the EQE by 159 km
- RM1,065 annual road tax and two-year warranty
EQE
- 669-km range from a 90.6-kWh battery
- 22-kW AC charging and RM305 annual road tax
- Four-year warranty, heated front seats and head-up display
- 288 hp and 6.4-second 0-100 km/h are well behind the i4 M50
- 170-kW DC charging is lower than the i4 M50's 200 kW
- 430-litre boot is 40 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM430,800 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,065 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 537 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 510 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW✓ | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | — |
| Gears | 1 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear 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, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | 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 | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser 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 with Driver's Memory Function | 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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) | 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | 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 with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | 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, BMW IconicSounds Electric | 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 | 6-year/100,000 km Free Service Package, 8-year/100,000 km Battery Warranty | 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 i4 M50 & EQE for sale
i4 M50 vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is better for range, AC charging, warranty length and annual road tax. The i4 M50 is the clear performance choice, with 537 hp, AWD and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 288 hp, RWD and 6.4 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, so the i4 M50 is RM50,912 more expensive.
Which charges faster?
The EQE charges faster on AC at up to 22 kW versus 11 kW for the i4 M50. The i4 M50 leads on DC charging, at up to 200 kW compared with 170 kW.
