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Here is the summary of the YouTube video:The Mercedes EQS and BMW i7 are competing to be the best electric car.
The BMW I7 uses the same platform as the new seven series but swaps internal combustion for batteries and twin motors.
The top-of-the-range I7 is around 141,000 pounds.
The Mercedes EQS is designed as an electric car from the outset.
The top-spec EQS 53 is around 161,000 pounds.
The base car is a bit of a blob, but the AMG version is better.
The EQS has an AMG badge, a different grill, and nice, big 21-inch wheels.
The BMW I7's grille is absolutely enormous.
The BMW lights have a split-level design.
The BMW I7 has an automatic door opening.
The BMW has 536 horsepower and 745 Nm of torque. The 0-62 is 4.7 seconds.
The real-world 0-62 of the BMW I7 is 4.5 seconds.
The Mercedes has 751 horsepower and around 1,020 Nm of torque. That allows a 0-62 in 3.8 seconds, or 3.4 with the performance package,
The range of the BMW i7 is 382 miles.
The Mercedes AMG EQS 53 has a range of 453 miles.
Both cars will recharge at up to 200 kilowatts from a rapid charger, getting from near empty to 80% in around half an hour.
The Mercedes EQS has a 56-inch screen, which is more impressive than the BMW, that allows surfing of the web, playing games, and controlling media.
The BMW rear seats have automatic control blinds to the doors and sun roof with the small display in the door. It includes TV app.
The Mercedes boasts active noise cancelling, which is effective.
The boot in the Mercedes is 610 liters, while the BMW is 500 liters.
Driving in the BMW is a lovely experience.
The ride quality of the BMW is better, more supple. It doesn't move as well with its soft suspension.
The Mercedes handling is better in Sport mode. The steering is nice. It's more composed and engaging from a driver's perspective.
I can't send either car off to a fiery oblivion, it's a draw. Both cars blow me away.
