BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and power.
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
2027 EQS 500 4MATIC Sedan
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
90/100#4 of 80 · Everyday
BMW i5 is cheaper by $37,350
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5EQSMercedes-Benz EQS
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+115 mi· 35%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 10%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+225 kW· 110%
- Power- best on this row+100 kW· 40%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.6 s faster· 27%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 2%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| 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 | 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+ | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | no data |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | version: 580 4MATIC |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC (05/22 - 04/23) | |
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Mercedes-Benz EQS
Range
92100Charging
5174Practicality
7189
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
- 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 i5
- 328 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 115 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BMW i5
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BMW i5
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 225 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i5i5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- $37,350
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
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