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BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

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  • very slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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

i5 Touring

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.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is moderately cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,853 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 493 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

E-Class Estate

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 Touring offers very slightly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers very slightly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

i5 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Mercedes E-Class Estate is slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers only slightly more boot space – 615 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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i5 Touring

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/100km
  • Electric Range 522 - 602 km
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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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Volker Fircks
26 Apr 2026, 19:56:27

BMW impresses with quality, design, tactile feel and trunk volume.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
-
Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the BMW i5 Touring have?

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

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