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BMW i5 vs Mercedes EQS SUV

	BMW i5 Mercedes EQS SUV
Price	$70,500.00 $148,000.00
Our Rating	6.5 6.2
Brand	BMW MERCEDES
Category	EV EV

MODEL

Models

BMW i5 eDrive40 BMW i5 xDrive40 BMW i5 M60 Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, May 24 - BMW i5 eDrive40 2024, January 31 - BMW i5 xDrive40 2023, May 24 - BMW i5 M60 2024, January
Status	Available to order. Released 2023, June - BMW i5 eDrive40 Coming soon. Expected release 2024, March - BMW i5 xDrive40 Available to order. Released 2023, June - BMW i5 M60 Available to order. Released 2024, January
Base Price	$ 68,800 € 71,000 £ 74,100 - BMW i5 eDrive40 € 75,600 - BMW i5 xDrive40 $ 85,750 € 99,500 £ 97,800 - BMW i5 M60 $ 104,400 € 110,800 - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ $ 107,400 € 114,600 £ 129,500 - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC € 124,550 - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC € 148,000 - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC

PERFROMACE

Power	RWD 340 hp (250 kW) - BMW i5 eDrive40 AWD 394 hp (290 kW) - BMW i5 XDrive40 AWD 601 hp (442 kW) - BMW i5 M60 RWD 355 hp (265 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ AWD 355 hp (265 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC AWD 449 hp (330 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC AWD 536 hp (400 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Torque	430 Nm (317 lb-ft) - BMW i5 eDrive40 590 Nm (435 lb-ft) - BMW i5 xDrive40 795 Nm (586 lb-ft) - BMW i5 M60 568 Nm (419 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 828 Nm (611 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 858 Nm (633 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	5.7 sec 0-60 mph (6 sec 0-62 mph) - BMW i5 eDrive40 5.4 sec 0-62 mph - BMW i5 xDrive40 3.7 sec 0-60 mph (3.8 sec 0-62 mph) - BMW i5 M60 6.6 sec 0-60 mph (6.8 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 5.9 sec 0-60 mph (6.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 4.6 sec 0-60 mph (4.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Max Speed	120 mph (193 km/h) - BMW i5 eDrive40 143 mph (230 km/h) - BMW i5 M60 130 mph (210 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	81.2 kWh usable, 83.9 kWh total 118 kWh usable
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V - BMW i5 eDrive40 Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) - BMW i5 xDrive40 Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V - BMW i5 M60 Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type)
Range	295 mi EPA (362 mi WLTP) - BMW i5 eDrive40 334 mi WLTP - BMW i5 xDrive40 256 mi EPA (321 mi WLTP) - BMW i5 M60 441 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 409 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 409 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 408 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Consumption	256 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW i5 eDrive40 277 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW i5 xDrive40 293 Wh/mi WLTP - BMW i5 M60 307 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 332 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 332 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 332 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Recuperation	Adaptive recuperation 5 modes, via shift paddles - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8.25 hours Type 2 22 kW Type 2 9.6 kW (USA only) Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 12.25 hours Type 2 22 kW
DC Charging	CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 31 min

BODY

Type	4 door coupe, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats
Platform	CLAR EVA
Dimensions	5060 x 1900 x 1515 mm (199.2 x 74.8 x 59.6 in) - BMW i5 eDrive40 5060 x 1900 x 1515 mm (199.2 x 74.8 x 59.6 in) - BMW i5 xDrive40 5060 x 1900 x 1505 mm (199.2 x 74.8 x 59.3 in) - BMW i5 M60 5125 x 1959 x 1718 mm (201.8 x 77.1 x 67.6 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.23 Cd 0.29 Cd
Wheelbase	2995 mm (117.9 in) 3210 mm (126.4 in)
Clearance	146 mm (5.7 in) - BMW i5 eDrive40 136 mm (5.4 in) - BMW i5 M60
Weight	EU: 2205 kg unladen - BMW i5 eDrive40 EU: 2205 kg unladen - BMW i5 xDrive40 EU: 2380 kg unladen - BMW i5 M60 EU: 2730 kg unladen, 3300 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ EU: 2840 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC EU: 2840 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC EU: 2845 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Suspension	Front double wishbone, electronically controlled shock absorbers. Rear multi-link, double elastic mounting, air suspension with automatic self-levelling Four-link front axle, multi-link rear axle, Airmatic air suspension, adjustable damping ADS+, rear-axle steering up to 4.5˚ (optional 10˚)
Wheels	R18, R19, R20, R21 R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot	EU: 490 l EU: 645 l, 2100 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No No
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - BMW i5 eDrive40 EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - BMW i5 xDrive40 EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked - BMW i5 M60 EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.9" touchscreen 12.8" or 17.7" touchscreen
Driver's Display	12.3" 12.3"
Head-Up	Yes, with augmented reality Yes, with augmented reality
Others	12.3" passenger display 11.6" rear passenger display Rear comfort armrest with detachable tablet

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats
Roof	Glass roof Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assistant Professional Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto / Android Automotive Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others	Fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication of the driver to activate profile, Front/Rear Automatic Doors with smart power open/close THERMOTRONIC automatic air conditioning with 4 climate zones (5-seater), 5 climate zones (7-seater)

SAFETY

Airbags	Side, center, rear, including front and rear head airbags Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags
Driving Aids	Long range radar (300 m), corner short range radars (4 units), 8MP front camera, Active Lane Change Assist with eye confirmation, Lane Control Assist, Driving Assistant Professional, Assisted Driving View, Rear Crossing-Traffic Warning, Exit warning function, Steering Assistant LIDAR, Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of ​​zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function
Crash Tests	NCAP 2024: 5 stars

Note

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