Mercedes-Benz EQS (2024 – 2026) vs BMW i5 (2023 – present): specs compared
The BMW i5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 601 hp against 544 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 2,130 kg against 2,470 kg. At 5,222 mm, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is 162 mm longer than the BMW i5.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
EQS
2024 – 2026
|
BMW
i5
2023 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2024 – 2026 | 2023 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 360 – 544 hp | 340 – 601 hp |
| Torque | — | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 6.2 s | 3.8 – 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 193 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| 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 | 2,130 – 2,305 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.