BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
The BMW i5 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
75/100#25 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
EQE 320+ Sedan
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
65/100#58 of 80 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz EQE is cheaper by $2,150
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5EQEMercedes-Benz EQE
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 6%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+35 kW· 21%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.9 cu ft· 29%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.1 s faster· 2%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: EQE 320+ Shown | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 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: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | 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 | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Mercedes-Benz EQE
Range
9287Charging
5141Performance
no data76Practicality
7155
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- 308 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
BMW i5i5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- 32 min
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- 170 kW
- Ahead by
- 35 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- version: EQE 320+ Shown
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz EQEEQE
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- BMW i5
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- Ahead by
- $2,150
Where next
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BMW i5 vs
Where the numbers come from
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