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BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (61,900 £ vs 44,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mercedes EQA?

BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes EQA is clearly cheaper – starting at 44,200 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BMW i5 Touring. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 41 km more than the Mercedes EQA.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 309 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW i5 Touring is markedly faster – reaching 230 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers markedly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 300 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 EQA is somewhat lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers significantly more boot space – 570 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW i5 Touring offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 380 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries noticeably more – 560 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring 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.

from £61,900
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
BMW i5 Touring
Mercedes EQA

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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 EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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BMW i5 Touring
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
61,900 - 87,000 £
Price
44,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,463 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
1,505 - 1,515 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,320 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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