Global 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 €66990, while the Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024) was never offered for sale in Europe.

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 Europe (Used) €66990 - Price Europe (Used)
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) 428 km 547 km
Range (WLTP) 538 km 719 km
Range (GCC) 427 km 554 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84.4 kWh 120 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 81.2 kWh 108.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19 kWh/100 km 19.6 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.26 km/kWh 5.11 km/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.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 206 kW 207 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
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 100 km/h.

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 590 Nm 800 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.4 s 5.6 s
Top Speed 215 km/h 210 km/h
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 5060 mm 5216 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2156 mm 2125 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1900 mm 1926 mm
Height 1515 mm 1512 mm
Wheelbase 2995 mm 3210 mm

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) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC (2022-2024).

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2355 kg 2630 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 490 l 620 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 785 l 1700 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2000 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 6.3
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