Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the BMW i7 is the more sensible long-distance luxury sedan: its 625 km EV range betters the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS’s 571 km, while annual road tax is RM1,015 against RM1,840. The BMW is also 175 mm longer and brings powered rear seats, rear sunshades and power doors. But the AMG EQS delivers 649 hp and 950 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and carries 610 litres, versus 536 hp, 745 Nm, 4.7 seconds and 525 litres. Its 200 kW DC ceiling is only 5 kW ahead of the BMW’s 195 kW.
i7
Pick the BMW i7 if you prioritise 625 km of range, lower annual road tax and a more chauffeured rear cabin.
AMG EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 649 hp, a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time and the larger 610-litre boot.
Key differences
- Motor output: BMW i7 536 hp and 745 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 649 hp and 950 Nm.
- Acceleration: BMW i7 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS in 3.8 seconds.
- EV range: BMW i7 625 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 571 km.
- DC charging: BMW i7 195 kW; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 200 kW.
- Boot space: BMW i7 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW i7 RM1,015; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840.
i7
- 625 km EV range and 240 km/h top speed.
- Powered rear seats, rear sunshades and power doors.
- Adaptive air suspension with all-wheel steering.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 4.7 seconds versus 3.8 seconds.
- Smaller 525-litre boot versus 610 litres.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
AMG EQS
- 649 hp, 950 Nm and a 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 610-litre boot and 200 kW DC charging.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty and 10-year/250,000 km traction-battery warranty.
- 571 km EV range versus the BMW i7’s 625 km.
- Higher annual road tax at RM1,840 versus RM1,015.
- 220 km/h top speed versus 240 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM714,800✓ | RM798,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,015✓ | RM1,840 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 536 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 745 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 108.4 kWh |
| EV Range | 625 km✓ | 571 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 195 kW | 200 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds | 3.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| 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 | 2,715 kg | 2,700 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | 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 | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 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 | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 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 | — | 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 | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments | 40:20:40 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 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 Shade, 1x Rear Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker 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; 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with 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 | 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 MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front Qi Wireless Charger, Front Wireless Headset |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 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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i7 vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the BMW i7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The BMW i7 is better for EV range, lower road tax and rear-seat equipment. The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better for outright acceleration, boot capacity and its longer standard and traction-battery warranties.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM84,088 more than the BMW i7 in Malaysia: RM798,888 versus RM714,800.
Which has the better battery warranty?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has the longer traction-battery warranty at 10 years or 250,000 km. The BMW i7’s battery warranty is eight years or 160,000 km.
