With electrification now in full force across the automotive landscape, it’s perhaps unsurprising that even the exec-mobiles are getting the EV treatment too. Here in Malaysia, both the heavy hitters in the executive sedan markets, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, have already unveiled their fully-electric challengers: the i5 eDrive40 for BMW, and the EQE 350+ for Mercedes-Benz.
So if your company has ESG targets to hit, or you yourself are in the market for an electric executive sedan, be sure to check out the video below!
The two cars here share many similarities, including their price – The BMW i5 eDrive40 in Malaysia is priced at RM419,800, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ goes for RM419,888. They also share the same single rear motor setup, and both have fairly similar performance figures, with the Bimmer just eking out a win in its century sprint times taking just 6.0 seconds flat, while the EQE350+ comes in a smidge slower at 6.4 seconds.
But as always, there are some subtle differences between these two cars that might just make it or break it for you. The EQE350+ has better range and battery charging performance, while the i5 is undeniably the better car to drive between the two. And then, of course, there’s the design…
If you need help making up your mind, be sure to check out the full comparison above!
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