Comparison
BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Mercedes-Benz EQB $67,100 vs $53,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 33 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile Mercedes-Benz EQB 4.6 vs 4.9
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
$215/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
32 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
315 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 250 Plus |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $53,900 |
| Range | 295 mi | 251 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 61.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 69 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 215 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 251 mi).
- Choose Mercedes-Benz EQB if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Mercedes-Benz EQB looks better ($215/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.6 vs 4.9).
BMW i54.6 Mercedes-Benz EQB4.9 205 kW33 min 100 kW32 min
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