Verdict
These are radically different answers to a fast, expensive five-door. At RM898,800, the BMW M3 Touring is RM190,088 cheaper, reaches 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and carries five people with a 500-litre boot. The RM1,088,888 Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV trades that pace for a 118 kWh battery, 560 km range, 200 kW DC charging and a four-seat cabin. Its RM1,840 annual road tax is RM273 lower, but it is also 1,150 kg heavier and needs more room in Malaysian car parks at 5,125 mm long.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if you want the quicker 3.6-second 0-100 km/h run, five seats and a larger 500-litre boot for RM190,088 less.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want electric driving with 560 km range, 200 kW DC charging and four massaging captain seats.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV RM1,088,888.
- Powertrain: BMW has a 523 hp/650 Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six; Mercedes-Benz has two motors producing 649 hp/950 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 3.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV 4.4 seconds.
- Size and weight: BMW is 4,801 mm long and 1,925 kg; Mercedes-Benz is 5,125 mm long and 3,075 kg.
- Seats and boot: BMW has five seats and 500 litres; Mercedes-Benz has four seats and 440 litres.
- Warranty: BMW has a two-year manufacturer warranty; Mercedes-Benz has four years plus a 10-year/250,000 km battery warranty.
M3 Touring
- RM190,088 lower purchase price
- Quicker 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats and a 500-litre boot
- Less powerful: 523 hp and 650 Nm versus 649 hp and 950 Nm
- No EV range or charging capability
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
Maybach EQS SUV
- 118 kWh battery, 560 km range and 200 kW DC charging
- Four captain seats with massage, ventilation and memory
- 11 airbags, air suspension and rear-wheel steering
- RM190,088 more expensive
- Slower 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four seats and a 440-litre boot versus five seats and 500 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800✓ | RM1,088,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM1,840✓ |
| 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 | — | 649 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 950 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 118 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 560 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 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6 seconds✓ | 4.4 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 | 3,075 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 275/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | Self-levelling Airmatic Air Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 11 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Front Facing Airbags, 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Powered Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated and Ventilated, Massaging and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Individual Twin Captain Seats with Massaging, Ventilation and Memory |
| 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 Sliding Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 Wireless Chargers, 10 USB-C Ports |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, Heated and Cooled |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| 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 |
| 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 Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 Maybach EQS SUV FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better for outright acceleration, five-seat practicality and lower purchase cost. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV is better for EV range, charging, rear-seat luxury and its longer warranty coverage.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV costs RM1,088,888, which is RM190,088 more than the RM898,800 BMW M3 Touring.
Which one is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The BMW M3 Touring is the more versatile load-and-passenger carrier: it has five seats, a 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench and a 500-litre boot. The Maybach EQS SUV has four individual captain seats and 440 litres of boot space.
