BMW M5 Touring vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ Technology
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW M5 Touring and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ Technology as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. and IC Star Automotive, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors), via bmw.com.ph.
BMW M5 Touring
M5 Touring variant
- SRP
- ₱12,790,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱222,568
Photo: Mercedes-Benz Philippines (IC Star Automotive, Inc.), via mercedes-benz.ph.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ Technology
G 580 with EQ Technology variant
- SRP
- ₱13,590,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱236,490
How they differ
- The BMW M5 Touring is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱12,790,000, which is ₱800,000 (6%) below the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ Technology at ₱13,590,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the M5 Touring is estimated at ₱222,568 a month against ₱236,490 for the G-Class with EQ Technology, a difference of ₱13,922 a month.
- The M5 Touring makes more power (727 PS against 587.5 PS for the G-Class with EQ Technology).
- The G-Class with EQ Technology has more torque (1,162 Nm against 1,000 Nm for the M5 Touring).
- The G-Class with EQ Technology claims the longer range (473 km against 65 km for the M5 Touring).
- The G-Class with EQ Technology has the larger battery (116 kWh against 18.6 kWh for the M5 Touring).
- The M5 Touring is the longer vehicle (5,096 mm against 4,624 mm for the G-Class with EQ Technology).
- They differ in powertrain: the M5 Touring has a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the G-Class with EQ Technology a battery-electric powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW M5 TouringM5 Touring, ₱12,790,000 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ TechnologyG 580 with EQ Technology, ₱13,590,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4.4L M TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol, plug-in hybrid | Quad-motor electric |
| Displacement (differs) | 4395 cc | n/a |
| Max power (differs) | 727 PS | 587.5 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 1000 Nm | 1162 Nm |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 18.6 kWh | 116 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion |
| Electric range (differs) | 65 km | 473 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | WLTP | WLTP (434-473 km band) |
| Motor power (differs) | 145 kW | 432 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (differs) | n/a | 200 kW |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 8-speed M Steptronic automatic | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain (differs) | All-wheel drive (M xDrive) | Four electric motors, one per wheel, with torque vectoring |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 5096 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1970 mm | n/a |
| Height (differs) | 1516 mm | 1986 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 3006 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 2550 kg | 3085 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 5 | n/a |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 60 L | n/a |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 500 L | n/a |
| Payload (differs) | n/a | 415 kg |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Suspension with adaptive damping |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS with Brake Assist (BAS) |
| Driver assistance (differs) | n/a | Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist with exit warning, 360-degree camera |
| Stability control (differs) | n/a | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Acceleration Slip Regulation |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | n/a | MBUX with 12.3-inch media display, Burmester 3D sound |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 12.3-inch digital instrument display |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | KEYLESS-GO |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 3 years |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



