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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes EQB comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes EQB?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes EQB: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes EQB

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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQB is a bit cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,273 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQB offers substantially more range – reaching up to 535 km, about 437 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

EQB

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes EQB takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is moderately lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,105 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers somewhat more boot space – 570 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes EQB

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Mercedes EQB

The Mercedes EQB is an electric compact SUV that dresses Mercedes' premium feel in practical clothing, with flexible seating and a serene, composed ride that turns everyday errands into a small luxury. It won't thrill the enthusiast, but for buyers who want a smart, spacious and well-made EV with tasteful tech and real-world usability, the EQB is a sensible, slightly buttoned-up choice that impresses without shouting.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes EQB

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
-
Length
4,684 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
435 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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