BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and power.
Sedan
2027 BMW i7 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Apr 20, 2022
80/100#12 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 EQS 500 4MATIC Sedan
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
90/100#4 of 80 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz EQS is cheaper by $14,850
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i7BMW i7EQSMercedes-Benz EQS
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+89 mi· 25%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 7%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+180 kW· 72%
- Power- best on this row+15 kW· 4%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row7.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 21%
- AC charging- best on this row+12 kW· 129%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i7 | Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | |
| Battery (gross) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | no data |
| 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 i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | version: EQS 450+ | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | no data |
| Weight | version: 580 4MATIC | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC (05/22 - 04/23) | |
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i7 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i7Mercedes-Benz EQS
Range
99100Charging
5874Practicality
7389
How much is each in the US?
BMW i7
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Apr 20, 2022 - Price checked Apr 20, 2022 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- 2023 xDrive60
- $119,300
- 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 i7
- 354 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 89 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BMW i7
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 180 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- BMW i7
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- $14,850
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 25 sources
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