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BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes-Benz EQE
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim370 mi · 83.9 kWh · £70,045
Selected trim350+ Sport Edition423 mi · 96 kWh · £69,365
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i5 Touring leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW i5 Touring if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW i5 Touring leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
BMW
6.1
Mercedes-Benz
6
Too close to call
Motorway RangeBMW
BMW
6.7
Mercedes-Benz
4.1
FamilyBMW
BMW
9.4
Mercedes-Benz
7.1
Charging
BMW
3
Mercedes-Benz
2.7
Too close to call
Cost Per MileBMW
BMW
7.3
Mercedes-Benz
3.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
BMW i5 Touring
eDrive40 M Sport
- 140 litres more boot space
- 35 kW faster rapid charging
- 3.7s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £70,045 | £69,365 (better) |
| Official range | 370 miles | 423 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 570 L (better) | 430 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min (better) | 32 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 9.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz EQE
Length
BMW i5 Touring5,060mm
Mercedes-Benz EQE4,946mm-114mm
Width
BMW i5 Touring1,900mm-61mm
Mercedes-Benz EQE1,961mm
Height
BMW i5 Touring1,515mm
Mercedes-Benz EQE1,510mm-5mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,946 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,961 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,103 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m (better) | 12.5 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare (better) | 439 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 570 L (better) | 430 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1700 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 750 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i5 Touring
- At 5,060 mm, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
- 1st-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 570 L.
- 2,995 mm wheelbase, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport |  Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sport Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.06m | 4.95m-114mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.96m+61mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.10m |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.51m-5mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 570L (better) | 430L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1700L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m (better) | 12.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,255kg (better) | 2,446kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 83.9kWh | 96kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 370 mi | 423 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 205kW (better) | 170kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £70,045 | £69,365 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Saloon |
| Available | 2024+ | 2022+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 370 miles | 423 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 308 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min (better) | 32 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 205 kW (better) | 170 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 81.2 kWh | 89 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 9.8 sec |
| Power | 250 kW (better) | 235 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 565 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BMW i5 Touring
eDrive40 M Sport
Mercedes-Benz EQE
350+ Sport Edition
7.0/10
average across 4 reviews
- Autocar3.5/5
- Auto Express3.5/5
- DrivingElectric3.5/5
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BMW i5 Touring
All 3 videos
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sport Edition
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant90%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ Sport Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BMW i5 Touring
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Mercedes-Benz EQE
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BMW i5 Touring
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Mercedes-Benz EQE
- £39,3552025Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW i5 Touring or the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is £680 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Mercedes-Benz EQE comes out roughly £560 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW i5 Touring and Mercedes-Benz EQE like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 308 miles for the BMW i5 Touring and 281 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQE - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW i5 Touring goes roughly 27 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-32 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW i5 Touring or the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The BMW i5 Touring is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 61 mm narrower than the Mercedes-Benz EQE. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the BMW i5 Touring and about 439 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW i5 Touring or the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW i5 Touring and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz EQE. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .