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BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Two saloon cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The BMW i5 is £1,660 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz EQE (£67,705 against £69,365).
- The Mercedes-Benz EQE goes further: about 340 miles against 295 in typical real-world driving.
- The BMW i5 is more efficient (3.6 against 3.5 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The BMW i5 has the bigger boot: 490 litres against 430.
Side by side
| BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon | Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £67,705 | £69,365 |
| Real-world range | 295 mi | 340 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 390 mi | – |
| Cold motorway range | 215 mi | – |
| Efficiency | 3.6 mi/kWh | 3.5 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 81.2 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 206 kW | up to 173 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 29 min | – |
| AC charging | 11 kW | – |
| Boot | 490 L | 430 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,500 kg | 750 kg |
| Length | 5,060 mm | – |
| 0–62 mph | 6 s | 6.1 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Available (check whether standard) |
| V2L | No | No |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon and Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BMW i5 or the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The BMW i5 is £1,660 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz EQE (£67,705 against £69,365).
Which has the longer range, the BMW i5 or the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE goes further: about 340 miles against 295 in typical real-world driving.
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