BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The BMW i7 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i7 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
60/100#32 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
58/100#36 of 87 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is cheaper by $16,250
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i7BMW i7EQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+42 mi· 13%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 6%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 25%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.3 cu ft· 23%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 13%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i7 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (from 07/26) | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (from 07/26) | no data |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i7 if
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Score by category
out of 100
BMW i7Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
10095Charging
7357Performance
no data72Practicality
5265
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
- $106,200
- 2023 xDrive60
- $119,300
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 550 4MATIC SUV
- $112,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i7i7
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 42 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i7i7
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i7
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 31 min
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i7
- version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 5.9 scontested: sources disagree
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVEQS SUV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- BMW i7
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Ahead by
- $16,250
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- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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