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BMW X5 vs Mercedes EQE SUV comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Mercedes EQE SUV?

BMW X5 vs Mercedes EQE SUV: Key differences

BMW X5

  • barely lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Mercedes EQE SUV

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQE SUV is only slightly cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,504 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers significantly more range – reaching up to 611 km, about 506 km more than the BMW X5.

EQE SUV

Engine and Performance:

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

Both models deliver identical power – 625 HP each.

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 X5 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X5 is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQE SUV tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE SUV delivers noticeably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is barely lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,440 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers moderately more boot space – 650 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,870 L, about 195 L more than the Mercedes EQE SUV.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries somewhat more – 705 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE SUV is far ahead 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 £71,600
EQE SUV

Mercedes EQE SUV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 453 - 611 km
BMW X5
Mercedes EQE SUV

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Mercedes EQE SUV

The Mercedes EQE SUV wraps silent electric power in a sumptuous, tech-filled shell, offering a cocoon-like cabin that makes long journeys feel indulgent. It’s not a driver's toy but a sophisticated cruiser for buyers who want luxury, space and futuristic gadgetry without shouting for attention.

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BMW X5
Mercedes EQE SUV

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
71,600 - 125,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
453 - 611 km
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
2,440 - 2,615 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
4,935 mm
Length
4,863 - 4,879 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,940 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height
1,672 - 1,685 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Max trunk capacity
1,675 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
505 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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