Comparison
BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) vs EQE 350+: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW i4 333 mi vs 308 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $64,950
Faster charging BMW i4 30 min vs 32 min
5-yr energy BMW i4 $4,400 vs $5,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
BMW i4
333 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$174/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
BMW i4
30 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
285 Wh/mi vs 356 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i4
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
BMW i4
5.5 s vs 5.8 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | EQE 350+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 (better) | $64,950 |
| Range | 333 mi (better) | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 285 Wh/mi • 3.51 mi/kWh (better) | 356 Wh/mi • 2.81 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 90.6 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 205 kW (better) | 170 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min (better) | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 81.3 (better) | 72 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 99 mi (better) | 84 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 174 $/mi (better) | 211 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 s (better) | 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 131 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft (better) | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the BMW i4 if…
- You want the lower price: $57,900 vs $64,950 to start, $7,050 less.
- You drive long days: 333 vs 308 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,400 vs $5,500 in energy over 5 years.
- You tow: rated for 3,527 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the BMW i4.
5-year energy cost: BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
| Charging mix | BMW i4 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 285 Wh/mi | 356 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,250 | $4,050 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,400 | $5,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,100 | $11,400 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| BMW i4 | Mercedes-Benz EQE | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 226 mi | 209 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 198 mi | 183 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 60 min | about 65 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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