BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,075

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

i5 eDrive40 RWD vs EQE EQE 320+ RWD
Measure	i5	EQE	Winner
MSRP + destination	$68,275	$66,200	EQE
Horsepower	335 hp	315 hp	i5
Torque	295 lb-ft	417 lb-ft	EQE
MPGe	110 MPGe	94 MPGe	i5
EV range	310 mi	308 mi	About the same
Cargo, max	17.3 cu ft	10.9 cu ft	i5
Cargo, seats up	17.3 cu ft	18.4 cu ft	EQE
Rear legroom	37.0 in	40.6 in	EQE
Front legroom	41.3 in	41.7 in	About the same
Length	199.2 in	191.9 in	Not scored
Width	74.8 in	77.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,916 lb	5,368 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.7 in	5.5 in	About the same
0-60 mph	5.7 s tested	5.8 s tested	About the same
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
i5 eDrive40 RWD $67,100	EQE EQE 320 Sedan $67,450	$350
EQE EQE 320+ RWD $64,950	i5 eDrive40 RWD $67,100	$2,150

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: i5 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.