Comparison
BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Mercedes-Benz EQE 295 mi vs 308 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $74,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQE 33 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile BMW i5 5.2 vs 4.8
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
308 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$227/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE
32 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 360 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | EQE 350+ |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $74,900 |
| Range | 295 mi | 308 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 360 Wh/mi • 2.78 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 90.6 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 205 kW | 170 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 32 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 71.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 83 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Mercedes-Benz EQE if you want the longer rated range (308 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose Mercedes-Benz EQE if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i5 looks better ($227/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
BMW i55.2 Mercedes-Benz EQE4.8 205 kW33 min 170 kW32 min
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