BMW i5 xDrive40 vs Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC
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 xDrive40 (2024-…) has a starting price of €75600, compared to the Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC (2022-…), which starts at €88214.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Germany, China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Available in the USA | Yes | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €75600 | €88214 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €66990 |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i5 xDrive40 (2024-…).
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 428 km | 480 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 538 km | 620 km |
| Range (GCC) | 427 km | 489 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84.4 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 81.2 kWh | 90.6 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19 kWh/100 km | 18.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.26 km/kWh | 5.4 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 8 |
Charging
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 206 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7 | 6.6 |
Performance
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 290 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 389 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 590 Nm | 858 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.7 s |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 7.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5060 mm | 4946 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2156 mm | 2103 mm |
| Height | 1515 mm | 1503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 3120 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW i5 xDrive40 | Mercedes EQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2355 kg | 2490 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 490 l | 430 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 895 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.9 | 5.5 |
