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Mercedes C-Class EQ vs BMW i5 comparison

Compare performance (489 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (58,000 £ vs 60,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class EQ or BMW i5?

Mercedes C-Class EQ vs BMW i5: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class EQ

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
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BMW i5

  • moderately more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class EQ

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C-Class EQ is marginally cheaper – starting at 58,000 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,733 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes C-Class EQ is barely more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.7 kWh/100km for the BMW i5. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes C-Class EQ offers slightly more range – reaching up to 753 km, about 126 km more than the BMW i5.

i5

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 i5 offers moderately more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 489 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes C-Class EQ takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers very slightly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

C-Class EQ

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, BMW i5 is a bit lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,460 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers marginally more boot space – 490 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 leads convincingly 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
58,000 - 67,600 £
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
706 - 753 km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,460 kg
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,892 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 kg
Payload
525 - 545 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
489 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
Is the Mercedes C-Class EQ offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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