Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, these are radically different executive sedans despite sharing four doors and five seats. The RM820,912 gap is enormous: the BMW M5 costs RM1,200,800 and answers with 3.5-second 0-100 km/h pace, all-wheel drive and a 727 PS plug-in-hybrid system, but its 22.1-kWh battery covers only 67 km electrically. At RM379,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQE is the rational long-distance EV, with 669 km of range, a 90.6-kWh battery and 170-kW DC charging. Its 6.4-second sprint is much less urgent, but road tax is only RM305 against RM8,408 annually.
Pick the BMW M5 if 3.5-second performance, all-wheel drive and its 727 PS plug-in-hybrid V8 matter more than an RM820,912 saving and EV-only range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want 669 km of electric range, 170-kW DC charging and vastly lower purchase and annual road-tax costs.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,200,800; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM379,888.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M5 3.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE 6.4 seconds.
- EV range: BMW M5 67 km; Mercedes-Benz EQE 669 km.
- Battery capacity: BMW M5 22.1 kWh; Mercedes-Benz EQE 90.6 kWh.
- Annual road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408; Mercedes-Benz EQE RM305.
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 2,857 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQE 3,120 mm.
M5
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed.
- All-wheel drive with M Adaptive Suspension.
- 466-litre boot and 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio.
- Costs RM820,912 more to buy.
- 67 km EV range trails the EQE's 669 km.
- RM8,408 annual road tax versus RM305.
EQE
- 669 km EV range from a 90.6-kWh battery.
- 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty plus 10-year/250,000-km battery warranty.
- 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.9 seconds slower.
- Rear-wheel drive versus the M5's all-wheel drive.
- 430-litre boot is 36 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM379,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM305✓ |
| 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 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 565 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | 90.6 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 67 km | 669 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,961 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,120 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,355 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | Comfort Suspension, Rear Wheel Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 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 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 |
| 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 Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| 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 | 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 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 | — | 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 | — | 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 M5 & EQE for sale
M5 vs EQE FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz EQE better?
The EQE is the better financial and electric-distance choice, costing RM820,912 less, using a 90.6-kWh battery and claiming 669 km of range. Choose the M5 only if its 3.5-second acceleration, all-wheel drive and plug-in-hybrid V8 performance are central to the purchase.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM1,200,800, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs RM379,888. The difference is RM820,912 in favour of the EQE.
Which has the better electric driving range and charging?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is decisively ahead, with 669 km of EV range, 22-kW AC charging and 170-kW DC charging. The M5 has a 67-km EV range and a 7.4-kW AC charging rate; no DC charging rate is stated.
