Mercedes-Benz EQS (2024 – 2026) vs BMW 5 Series Sedan (2023 – present): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 544 hp against 489 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 6.4 s. The BMW 5 Series Sedan has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,800 kg against 2,470 kg. At 5,222 mm, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is 162 mm longer than the BMW 5 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
EQS
2024 – 2026
|
BMW
5 Series Sedan
2023 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2024 – 2026 | 2023 – present |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Electric | Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 360 – 544 hp | 190 – 489 hp |
| Torque | — | 310 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 6.2 s | 6.4 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 230 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 0.6 – 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,222 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,511 mm | 1,514 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,211 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,470 – 2,580 kg | 1,800 – 1,905 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.