BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
The BMW i4 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
75/100#24 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
EQE 320+ Sedan
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
65/100#58 of 80 · Everyday
BMW i4 is cheaper by $9,550
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4EQEMercedes-Benz EQE
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.2 cu ft· 24%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.3 s faster· 5%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 15%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | version: EQE 320+ Shown |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: EQE 320+ Shown | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version: EQE 320 Plus | |
| Torque | no data | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Mercedes-Benz EQE
Range
9687Charging
5041Performance
7976Practicality
6955
How much is each in the US?
BMW i4
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- eDrive40
- $55,400
- 320+ Sedan
- $64,950
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- 308 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
BMW i4i4
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- 32 min
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- 170 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i4
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- version: EQE 320+ Shown
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i4i4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- Ahead by
- $9,550
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
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