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BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
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 i7 is £310 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz EQS (£104,230 against £104,540).
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes further: about 445 miles against 345 in typical real-world driving.
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS is more efficient (3.6 against 3.1 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS has the bigger boot: 610 litres against 500.
Side by side
| BMW i7 50 xDrive | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £104,230 | £104,540 |
| Real-world range | 345 mi | 445 mi |
| Official WLTP range | – | 572 mi |
| Cold motorway range | – | 330 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.1 mi/kWh | 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 112.5 kWh | 122 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 250 kW | up to 350 kW |
| 10–80% charge | – | 28 min |
| AC charging | – | 11 kW |
| Boot | 500 L | 610 L |
| Towing (braked) | 2,000 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Length | – | 5,225 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 5.5 s | 5.9 s |
| Heat pump | Available (check whether standard) | Standard |
| V2L | No | No |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BMW i7 50 xDrive and Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+. 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 i7 or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The BMW i7 is £310 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz EQS (£104,230 against £104,540).
Which has the longer range, the BMW i7 or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes further: about 445 miles against 345 in typical real-world driving.
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