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BMW X5 vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Mercedes EQS SUV?

BMW X5 vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

BMW X5

  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X5 is visibly cheaper – starting at 77,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,915 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers significantly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 590 km more than the BMW X5.

EQS 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 EQS SUV offers only slightly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X5 is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQS SUV tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS 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 noticeably lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers very slightly more boot space – 650 L compared to 645 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers moderately more capacity – up to 2,100 L, about 230 L more than the BMW X5.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries somewhat more – 705 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 615 - 695 km
BMW X5
Mercedes EQS 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 EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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BMW X5
Mercedes EQS SUV

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 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
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
4,935 mm
Length
5,125 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
425 - 570 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
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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