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Mercedes EQS vs BMW i7 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (80,900 £ vs 99,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS or BMW i7?

Mercedes EQS vs BMW i7: Key differences

Mercedes EQS

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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BMW i7

  • slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQS is clearly cheaper – starting at 80,900 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,426 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BMW i7. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers markedly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 296 km more than the BMW i7.

i7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i7 offers slightly 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 somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes EQS takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers clearly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

EQS

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 EQS is barely lighter – 2,550 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers somewhat more boot space – 610 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS has the upper hand 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 £80,900
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Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 810 - 920 km
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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
610 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,926 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
480 - 535 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS?

The Mercedes EQS is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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