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

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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 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) for as low as $34995, while the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-2025) begins at $57225.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

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

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

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

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

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 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC BMW i5 xDrive40
Length 205.4 in 199.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 83.7 in 84.9 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.8 in 74.8 in
Height 59.5 in 59.6 in
Wheelbase 126.4 in 117.9 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 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC BMW i5 xDrive40
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5754 lb 5187 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 21.9 ft3 17.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 60 ft3 27.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 4400 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.3 5.9
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