BMW 6 Series – Overview The current generation G32 BMW 6 Series is quintessentially the odd-ball of the automotive world. It has taken over the role of the F07 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, a bodystyle that seems to answer a question nobody asked- something in between a sedan, hatchback, estate and crossover. The beautiful and stylish previous-generation F13 BMW 6 Series Coupe and Gran Coupe meanwhile have been morphed to represent the G15 BMW 8 Series. Malaysia currently only offers one variant of the 6 Series, and the G32 6 Series only comes in the unusual Gran Turismo bodystyle. Priced at RM418,131.09 is the locally-assembled BMW 630i Gran Turismo (GT) M Sport. There are obviously no competitors within this segment, as the 6 Series (and its 5 GT predecessor) is a niche, but at this price range, it would probably be other SUVs. The Audi A7 and A5 Sportback models are lower in height and much more stylish, while the Porsche Panamera is more than twice the price of the BMW 6 Series.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class – Overview Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has finally launched the facelifted 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, now narrowed down to just two variants with a regular combustion engine. The Plug-in hybrid model is ‘not available yet’ and could return given improvements in the incentives for auto assemblers. For the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift range, two variants are on offer – E200 Avantgarde and E300 AMG Line, priced at RM 326,943 and RM 375,432 respectively, and locally assembled in Pekan, Pahang. This price range puts it in direct competition with the usual suspects BMW 5 Series, Lexus ES, Volvo S90 and Jaguar XF.