Compare performance (727 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 57,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes EQE?
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 Touring is barely cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the Mercedes EQE costs 57,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,046 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 691 km, about 593 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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 Touring offers moderately more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQE tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers marginally more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 620 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The Mercedes EQE is decisively ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Mercedes EQE glides like a silk-wrapped saloon from the future, pairing whisper-quiet refinement with a high-tech cabin that feels both modern and indulgent. For buyers who want electric luxury without shouting about it, the EQE is composed, comfortably confident, and just smug enough to feel special.
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
57,600 - 94,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
502 - 691 km
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
2,375 - 2,540 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
430 L
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Length
5,060 mm
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Length
4,946 - 4,964 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,961 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
1,492 - 1,510 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
545 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
265 - 625 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 6.9 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 220 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
550 - 950 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
195 - 460 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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