BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and power.
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
2027 EQS 500 4MATIC Sedan
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
90/100#4 of 80 · Everyday
BMW i4 is cheaper by $49,050
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4EQSMercedes-Benz EQS
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+110 mi· 33%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 13%
- Power- best on this row+100 kW· 40%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.2 s faster· 22%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 4%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 15%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | version: EQS 450+ | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | version: 580 4MATIC |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC (05/22 - 04/23) | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Mercedes-Benz EQS
Range
96100Charging
5074Performance
79no dataPracticality
6989
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checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date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
- 450+ Sedan
- $99,900
- 2026 450 4MATIC Sedan (OEM page)
- $102,900
- 450 4MATIC Sedan
- $102,900
- 2027 500 4MATIC Sedan
- $104,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 110 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BMW i4
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i4i4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- $49,050
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 34 sources
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