Verdict
At RM1,200,800, the BMW M5 costs RM750,450 more, a vast premium for a five-seat sedan rather than the EQV’s seven-seat MPV brief. Its 3.5-second 0-100 km/h run, 250 km/h top speed and all-wheel drive suit the buyer who wants outright pace, but RM8,408 annual road tax is substantial. The EQV is the practical Malaysian family choice: its 90 kWh battery delivers 374 km, versus the M5’s 22.1 kWh and 67 km EV range, while a 610-litre boot and 11 kW AC/110 kW DC charging make its electric role far easier to use.
Pick the BMW M5 if 3.5-second acceleration, 250 km/h capability and all-wheel drive matter more than seven seats, EV range and running costs.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, a 610-litre boot and a 374 km electric range for far less money.
Key differences
- Performance: BMW M5 reaches 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz EQV takes 12.1 seconds and reaches 160 km/h.
- Electric range: BMW M5 delivers 67 km from a 22.1 kWh battery; Mercedes-Benz EQV delivers 374 km from a 90 kWh battery.
- Charging: BMW M5 AC charging is 7.4 kW with no DC rate stated; Mercedes-Benz EQV supports 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC.
- Practicality: BMW M5 has 5 seats and a 466-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz EQV has 7 seats and a 610-litre boot.
- Driveline: BMW M5 uses all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQV uses front-wheel drive.
- Annual road tax: BMW M5 is RM8,408; Mercedes-Benz EQV is RM160.
M5
- 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed
- All-wheel drive, eight-speed M Steptronic and paddle shifts
- Seven airbags, 360-degree monitor and auto parking
- 67 km EV range versus the EQV’s 374 km
- Five seats and 466 litres of boot space versus seven seats and 610 litres
- RM8,408 annual road tax versus RM160
EQV
- 374 km EV range from a 90 kWh battery
- Seven seats and a 610-litre boot
- 11 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging, plus power sliding doors
- 12.1-second 0-100 km/h time versus the M5’s 3.5 seconds
- 160 km/h top speed versus the M5’s 250 km/h
- 200,000 km manufacturer warranty limit versus the M5’s unlimited mileage warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,200,800 | RM450,350✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM8,408 | RM160✓ |
| 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 | 201 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 362 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | 90 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 67 km | 374 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 for outer two rear passenger seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | — | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 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.
Used M5 & EQV for sale
M5 vs EQV FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The EQV is better for family transport, electric range and lower ownership tax, with seven seats and 374 km of range. The M5 is decisively better for performance, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds versus 12.1 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M5 costs RM750,450 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQV.
Which one is easier to use for longer electric trips?
The Mercedes-Benz EQV is easier to use on longer electric trips. Its 374 km range is 307 km greater than the M5’s 67 km, and it adds 110 kW DC charging where no DC charging rate is stated for the M5.
