BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan
Comparing the 2026 BMW i5 (from $65,900) with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan (from $74,900). The i5 offers 278 miles of range while the EQE Sedan offers 308 miles.
Quick Take
BMW i5 wins on price, while Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan is quickest off the line.
BMW i5
2026 • Sedan
Best Value
- Starts at $65,900
- About $213 per mile of range
- Up to 310 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan
2025 • Sedan
Quickest 0-60
- 0-60 mph as quick as 4.5s
- Up to 402 hp
- 633 lb-ft of torque
Price
$65,900 - $70,100
$74,900 - $85,900
Range
278-310 miles
266-308 miles
Horsepower
335-389 hp
288-402 hp
0-60 mph
5.2-5.7 sec
4.5-6.2 sec
Battery Size
84.4 kWh
96 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
120 mph
Unknown
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
Unknown
Unknown
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
Unknown
Length
199.2"
194.6"
Width
74.8"
77.2"
Height
59.6"
59.5"
Cargo Capacity
17.3 cu ft
Unknown
BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan: Which Should You Buy?
The BMW i5 starts at $65,900, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan ($74,900) by about $9,000.
In its longest-range configuration the BMW i5 covers up to 310 miles, 2 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan's maximum of 308.
Bottom line: pick the BMW i5 if you want the most for your money, or the Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan if you want the quickest acceleration.
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