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BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes EQB comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mercedes EQB?

BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes EQB: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQB

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQB is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,616 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQB is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BMW i5 Touring. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 Touring offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 67 km more than the Mercedes EQB.

EQB

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 offers clearly 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes EQB takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

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:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQB is very slightly lighter – 2,105 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries visibly more – 560 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring is clearly superior 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 £62,500
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 EQB

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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 EQB

The Mercedes EQB is an electric compact SUV that dresses Mercedes' premium feel in practical clothing, with flexible seating and a serene, composed ride that turns everyday errands into a small luxury. It won't thrill the enthusiast, but for buyers who want a smart, spacious and well-made EV with tasteful tech and real-world usability, the EQB is a sensible, slightly buttoned-up choice that impresses without shouting.

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BMW i5 Touring
Mercedes EQB

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
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Length
4,684 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
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Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
435 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
6.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
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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