USA EV Comparison: BMW i5 xDrive40 vs Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-2025) for as low as $57225, while the Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) begins at $34995.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Years of Production 2024-2025 2022-2024
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany, China Germany, India
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price USA (Used) $57225 $34995
GCC Score 6.4 7

Range and Efficiency

While the Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-2025).

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Range (EPA) 266 mi 340 mi
Range (WLTP) 334 mi 447 mi
Range (GCC) 265 mi 344 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84.4 kWh 120 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 81.2 kWh 108.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 30.6 kWh/100 mi 31.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.26 mi/kWh 3.17 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.9 8.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 207 kW, while the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-2025) maxes out at 206 kW.

The BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-2025) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 9.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 206 kW 207 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.9 7.1

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 290 kW 265 kW
Motor Power (hp) 389 hp 355 hp
Motor Torque 435 lb-ft 590 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.2 s 5.4 s
Top Speed 130 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 5.6 5.9

Dimensions

The Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-2025).

The Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Length 199.2 in 205.4 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.9 in 83.7 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.8 in 75.8 in
Height 59.6 in 59.5 in
Wheelbase 117.9 in 126.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 4400 lb, whereas the Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5187 lb 5754 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.3 ft3 21.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 27.7 ft3 60 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 4400 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 6.3
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