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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Mercedes EQS?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,088 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers considerably more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 815 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers somewhat more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers moderately more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 750 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers moderately more boot space – 610 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS shows a few small advantages in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £80,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 810 - 920 km
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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