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