Verdict
The BMW iX costs RM425,800, RM45,912 more than the RM379,888 Mercedes-Benz EQE, and its extra outlay buys 402 hp, 700 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. It is also the more practical shape, with a 500-litre boot and five doors. But the EQE stretches 669 km from its 90.6-kWh battery against 602 km for the iX’s 100.6-kWh pack, while annual road tax is RM305 versus RM545. For long-distance Malaysian use, the Mercedes makes the stronger cost-and-range case; choose the BMW for pace and SUV utility.
iX
Pick the BMW iX if you want 402 hp, 700 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 500-litre boot in an SUV body.
EQE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you prioritise its 669-km range, RM45,912 lower price and RM305 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- Range and battery: BMW iX 602 km/100.6 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km/90.6 kWh.
- Motor output: BMW iX 402 hp and 700 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQE 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and driveline: BMW iX 5.1 seconds/AWD; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds/RWD.
- Body and boot: BMW iX five-door SUV with 500 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQE four-door sedan with 430 litres.
- Road tax and warranty: BMW iX RM545 yearly and two years; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305 yearly and four years.
iX
- 402 hp and 700 Nm from two motors
- 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time and all-wheel drive
- 500-litre boot, five doors and air suspension
- RM45,912 dearer to buy
- 602-km range trails the EQE’s 669 km
- RM545 annual road tax and six airbags versus RM305 and nine airbags
EQE
- 669-km electric range from a 90.6-kWh battery
- RM45,912 lower purchase price and RM305 annual road tax
- Nine airbags, rear-wheel steering and four-year vehicle warranty
- 288 hp and 565 Nm trail the iX’s 402 hp and 700 Nm
- 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.3 seconds slower
- 430-litre boot is 70 litres smaller, with four doors rather than five
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh✓ | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | 602 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW✓ | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour 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 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger 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 High Beam Assist | 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 | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | 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 View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | 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 | 8-year/160,000 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 iX & EQE for sale
iX vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is the better long-range and lower-cost choice, covering 669 km and costing RM379,888. The iX is better for outright performance and utility, with 402 hp, all-wheel drive, a 5.1-second sprint and a 500-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX costs RM425,800 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888, so the iX carries a RM45,912 premium.
Which has faster charging?
The BMW iX is marginally quicker on DC charging at 175 kW versus 170 kW for the EQE. Both accept 22 kW AC charging.
