Verdict
At RM898,800, the BMW M3 Touring costs RM272,912 more than the RM625,888 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The BMW earns its case with 523 hp, a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a 500-litre boot, but its RM2,113 annual road tax is steep. The EQS SUV is the more practical family machine: seven seats, 673 km of claimed range, 200 kW DC charging and RM455 road tax. Yet its 2,810 kg mass, 6.1-second sprint and 195-litre boot behind all seats make it a different answer to the BMW.
M3 Touring
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 523 hp and a 500-litre wagon boot matter more than seven seats and lower running tax.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km of electric range and 200 kW DC charging for far less money.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888.
- Performance: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp and 3.6 seconds to 100 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 355 hp and 6.1 seconds.
- Annual road tax: BMW M3 Touring RM2,113; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM455.
- Seating and boot space: BMW M3 Touring five seats and 500 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV seven seats and 195 litres.
- Size and mass: BMW M3 Touring is 4,801 mm long and 1,925 kg; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 5,125 mm long and 2,810 kg.
- Energy provision: BMW M3 Touring has a 59-litre petrol tank; Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has a 118 kWh battery, 673 km range and 200 kW DC charging.
M3 Touring
- 523 hp, 650 Nm and 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 500-litre boot despite a 4,801 mm body.
- Adaptive M Suspension and M Sport Differential.
- RM272,912 dearer to buy.
- RM2,113 annual road tax versus RM455.
- Five seats versus the EQS SUV's seven.
EQS SUV
- Seven seats with sliding second-row seats and a folding third row.
- 118 kWh battery, 673 km range and 200 kW DC charging.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus 10-year/250,000 km traction-battery cover.
- 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time trails the BMW's 3.6 seconds.
- 195-litre boot is much smaller than the BMW's 500 litres.
- 2,810 kg kerb weight is 885 kg higher than the BMW's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM625,888✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM455✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 523 hp at 6,250 rpm | — |
| Torque | 650 Nm at 2,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 800 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 673 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,959 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | 2,810 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 195 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 275/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Cooper Zeon Crossrange |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Four-link Axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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 | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 6 |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound 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 | 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 |
| 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.
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M3 Touring vs EQS SUV FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV better?
The EQS SUV is better for up to seven occupants, lower road tax and electric range. Choose the M3 Touring for much faster acceleration, 523 hp and a 500-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM272,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Which has the better long-distance electric capability?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the only EV here, with a 118 kWh battery, 673 km claimed range, 22 kW AC charging and 200 kW DC charging.
