BMW i5 xDrive40 vs Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC

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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 EQS 450 4MATIC (2024-…), which starts at €113359.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Years of Production 2024-… 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) €75600 €113359
GCC Score 6.8 7.2

Range and Efficiency

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

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Range (EPA) 428 km 555 km
Range (WLTP) 538 km 798 km
Range (GCC) 427 km 598 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84.4 kWh 125 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 81.2 kWh 118 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19 kWh/100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.26 km/kWh 5.07 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.9 8.4

Charging

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
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 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: 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 5.7 s
Top Speed 215 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 6.7 6.9

Dimensions

Property BMW i5 xDrive40 Mercedes EQS 450 4MATIC
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 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) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1700 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2000 kg 1700 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 6.4
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