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BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Mercedes EQS?

BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • moderately lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQS is clearly cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,855 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 840 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

EQS

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 Mercedes EQS offers barely more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 800 Nm.

7 Series

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 7 Series is moderately lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers moderately more boot space – 610 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS is far ahead overall 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
BMW 7 Series
Mercedes EQS

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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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 7 Series
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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