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BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes E-Class Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (601 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (61900 £ vs 52600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mercedes E-Class Wagon?

BMW i5 Touring

Mercedes E-Class Wagon

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes E-Class Wagon has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52600 £, while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61900 £. That’s a price difference of around 9253 £.

As for range, the BMW i5 Touring performs significantly better – achieving up to 602 km, about 493 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Wagon.

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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 i5 Touring has a slight edge – offering 601 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Wagon takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW i5 Touring tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW i5 Touring pulls minimal stronger with 820 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Wagon is slightly lighter – 1900 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon offers minimal more room – 615 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs barely noticeable better – up to 1830 L, which is about 130 L more than the BMW i5 Touring.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E-Class Wagon slightly takes the win – 645 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW i5 Touring shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £61,900
i5 Touring @ BMW Group Press

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 17.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km
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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Mercedes E-Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
61900 - 87000 £
Price
52600 - 121800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
81.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2255 - 2425 kg
Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
5060 mm
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1505 - 1515 mm
Height
1469 - 1497 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the BMW i5 Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 Touring is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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