BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$10,725

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

M3 RWD vs EQS EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
Measure	M3	EQS	Winner
MSRP + destination	$80,475	$91,200	M3
Horsepower	473 hp	355 hp	M3
Torque	406 lb-ft	N/A	N/A
MPG or MPGe	19 mpg	79 MPGe to 93 MPGe	N/A
Energy cost a year	$2,021	N/A	N/A
EV range	N/A	300 mi to 371 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	16.9 cu ft	74.0 cu ft	EQS
Cargo, seats up	16.9 cu ft	15.5 cu ft	M3
Rear legroom	35.6 in	40.0 in	EQS
Front legroom	41.6 in	40.6 in	M3
Length	189.1 in	201.9 in	Not scored
Width	74.3 in	76.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,840 lb	5,864 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	4.7 in	7.5 in	EQS
0-60 mph	4.1 s tested	N/A	N/A
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
M3 RWD $79,300	EQS EQS 400 4MATIC SUV $89,950	$10,650
EQS EQS 400 4MATIC SUV $89,950	M3 Competition xDrive AWD $88,600	$1,350

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

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

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: EQS wins.

M3 wins if Space weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.