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BMW i5 vs Mercedes EQE SUV comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (60,200 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Mercedes EQE SUV?

BMW i5 vs Mercedes EQE SUV: Key differences

BMW i5

  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes EQE SUV

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  • marginally more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i5

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.

BMW i5 is slightly cheaper – starting at 60,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQE SUV costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,382 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQE SUV. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers barely more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 16 km more than the Mercedes EQE SUV.

EQE SUV

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 EQE SUV offers marginally more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE SUV is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW i5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQE SUV is very slightly faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the BMW i5 tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE SUV delivers somewhat more torque with 950 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

i5

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, BMW i5 is a bit lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,440 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers only slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQE SUV carries marginally more – 580 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 has only a minor advantage 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

BMW i5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 540 - 627 km
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Mercedes EQE SUV

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,200 - 85,300 £
Price
71,600 - 125,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
453 - 611 km
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,440 - 2,615 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,863 - 4,879 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,940 mm
Height
1,505 - 1,515 mm
Height
1,672 - 1,685 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,675 L
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
505 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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