Head-to-head
Mercedes EQS vs BMW i7
At $219,900 the Mercedes EQS undercuts the BMW i7 by $87,000 (28%) — but does the premium deliver enough of an edge to justify itself? Here's how the two compare on price, range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · Sedan
Mercedes EQS
Mercedes-Benz's flagship electric sedan — the 2026 update brings a new 108 kWh battery and 350 kW DC charging architecture. The claimed 925 km WLTP range is among the longest of any production EV on sale.
- From
- $219,900
- Range
- 925 km
- Battery
- 108 kWh
Option B · Sedan
BMW i7
BMW's electric 7 Series — same body as the petrol 7er with a 106 kWh battery in the xDrive60. The M70 performance variant adds 485 kW and 1100 Nm.
- From
- $306,900
- Range
- 625 km
- Battery
- 106 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Mercedes EQS and BMW i7, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Mercedes EQS
The Mercedes EQS goes 300 km further on a charge (925 vs 625 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage Mercedes EQS
The Mercedes EQS accepts 150 kW more DC peak charging (350 vs 200 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Price · advantage Mercedes EQS
The Mercedes EQS undercuts the BMW i7 by $87,000 (28%) on starting price.
- 4
Power · advantage BMW i7
The BMW i7 puts down 71 kW more (400 vs 329 kW).
- 5
0–100 km/h · advantage BMW i7
The BMW i7 is 0.8 s quicker to 100 km/h (4.7 s vs 5.5 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Mercedes EQS wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $87,000
- ▸ 300 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (350 kW vs 200 kW)
Where the BMW i7 wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (4.7s vs 5.5s)
Mercedes EQS
What we like
- ✓ Claimed 925 km WLTP range — segment-leading
- ✓ 350 kW DC charging architecture (2026 spec)
- ✓ Mercedes flagship cabin tech and refinement
What we don't
- ✕ Pricing puts it firmly in BMW i7 / Tesla Model S territory
- ✕ Boot is sedan-shape (large but no hatch)
- ✕ Heavy kerb weight
BMW i7
What we like
- ✓ Strong 625 km WLTP range
- ✓ Sub-5-second 0-100 from the xDrive60
- ✓ Flagship BMW cabin tech and refinement
What we don't
- ✕ Not ANCAP tested
- ✕ Premium pricing for the M70 variant
- ✕ Heavy kerb weight
Frequently asked: Mercedes EQS vs BMW i7
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Mercedes EQS or the BMW i7?
- The Mercedes EQS is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $219,900 versus $306,900 for the BMW i7, a $87,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Mercedes EQS has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 925 km, 300 km further than the BMW i7's 625 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Mercedes EQS accepts a peak DC charging rate of 350 kW versus 200 kW for the BMW i7. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The BMW i7 does 0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds — 0.8 s quicker than the Mercedes EQS's 5.5 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Mercedes EQS better value than the BMW i7?
- On paper the Mercedes EQS is $87,000 cheaper AND beats the BMW i7 on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Mercedes EQS
if…
- ✓ you want to save $87,000 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (300 km further per charge)
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.