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BMW i7 vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Mercedes E Class?

BMW i7 vs Mercedes E Class: Key differences

BMW i7

  • a bit more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes E Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • very 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

i7

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,852 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 508 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

E Class

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 BMW i7 offers a bit more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers clearly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

i7

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 is substantially lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 785 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers very slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries slightly more – 640 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £99,300
i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 559 - 624 km
BMW i7
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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BMW i7
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
530 - 640 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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