Verdict
At RM1,200,800, the BMW M5 costs RM401,912 more and its RM8,408 annual road tax is RM6,568 higher. It counters with 727 PS and 1,000 Nm from its 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid system, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds versus the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS’s 3.8 seconds. But the RM798,888 EQS is the more convincing electric daily driver: its 108.4-kWh battery delivers 571 km of EV range and accepts 200 kW DC charging, against 67 km and no DC rate for the M5. Its 610-litre boot also helps on long trips.
Pick the BMW M5 if a 727 PS V8 plug-in hybrid, 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed matter more than EV range, purchase price and road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want 571 km of electric range, 200 kW DC charging, a 610-litre boot and a RM401,912 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM798,888.
- EV range: BMW M5 67 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 571 km.
- Battery capacity: BMW M5 22.1 kWh; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 108.4 kWh.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 3.8 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW M5 466 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 610 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408; Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS RM1,840.
M5
- 727 PS and 1,000 Nm V8 plug-in hybrid system.
- Quicker 3.5-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- 250 km/h top speed and 190 kg lower weight.
- RM401,912 more expensive.
- 67 km EV range versus 571 km.
- No DC charging rate listed, while the EQS supports 200 kW DC charging.
AMG EQS
- 108.4-kWh battery with 571 km EV range.
- 200 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging.
- 610-litre boot, 11 airbags and four-year manufacturer warranty.
- Slower 3.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 220 km/h top speed is 30 km/h lower.
- Heavier at 2,700 kg versus 2,510 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM798,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM1,840✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 591 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 750 Nm at 1,800 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 8 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 649 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 950 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | 108.4 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 67 km | 571 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 3.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,700 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 275/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 21" AMG Cross-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS Plus) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two 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, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto 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 | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation, Heating, Massage and Memory Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 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 | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins 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; 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | 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 | — | ✓ |
| 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 | — | 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.
Used M5 & AMG EQS for sale
M5 vs AMG EQS FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS better?
The AMG EQS is better for electric range, charging, luggage space and lower running costs. The M5 is the better choice for outright pace, with a 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 250 km/h top speed and 727 PS plug-in hybrid output.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM1,200,800 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM798,888, so the M5 is RM401,912 more expensive.
Which has the better electric range and charging?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS does. Its 108.4-kWh battery provides 571 km of range, with 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging. The BMW M5 has a 22.1-kWh battery, 67 km EV range and 7.4 kW AC charging.
