BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Mercedes EQS 450+
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-…) has a starting price of €70200, compared to the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…), which starts at €109551.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Mercedes EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Germany, India |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €70200 | €109551 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i5 eDrive40 (2023-…).
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Mercedes EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 475 km | 566 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 582 km | 822 km |
| Range (GCC) | 464 km | 617 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84.4 kWh | 125 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.2 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.71 km/kWh | 5.23 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.9 | 8.7 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Mercedes EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 206 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 7.1 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Mercedes EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 265 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | 430 Nm | 568 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6 s | 6.2 s |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.8 | 5.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Mercedes EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5060 mm | 5223 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2156 mm | 2125 mm |
| Height | 1515 mm | 1518 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 3210 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i5 eDrive40 | Mercedes EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2205 kg | 2515 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 490 l | 620 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1700 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.8 | 6.4 |
