Comparison
BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) vs EQE 350+: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range BMW i5 328 mi vs 308 mi
Best value Mercedes-Benz EQE $64,950 vs $67,100
Faster charging BMW i5 30 min vs 32 min
5-yr energy BMW i5 $4,450 vs $5,500
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
BMW i5
328 mi vs 308 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$205/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
30 min vs 32 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
289 Wh/mi vs 356 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tie
5.8 s each
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | EQE 350+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $64,950 (better) |
| Range | 328 mi (better) | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi • 3.46 mi/kWh (better) | 356 Wh/mi • 2.81 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 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 | 80.6 (better) | 72 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 98 mi (better) | 84 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 205 $/mi (better) | 211 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 s | 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 131 mph (better) |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft (better) | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the BMW i5 if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,450 vs $5,500 in energy over 5 years.
- You tow: rated for 4,409 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE if…
- Slight edge on price: $64,950 vs $67,100 to start, $2,150 less.
5-year energy cost: BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
| Charging mix | BMW i5 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 289 Wh/mi | 356 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,300 | $4,050 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,450 | $5,500 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,250 | $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 i5 | Mercedes-Benz EQE | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 223 mi | 209 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 195 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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