i5 vs EQE range
On rated range the i5 leads by 17 km. At 120 km/h the i5 pulls ahead by about 12 km. The i5 uses less energy per 100 km, which also means lower charging costs.
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i5 rated
447 km
EQE rated
430 km
i5 120 km/h
376 km
EQE 120 km/h
364 km
i5 −20°C
259 km
EQE −20°C
249 km
Dashed line: Ottawa–Toronto 450 km
Range side by side
| BMW i5 | Mercedes-Benz EQE | |
|---|---|---|
| Longest-range version | xDrive40 (19-inch wheels) | EQE 350 4MATIC Sedan |
| Rated range | 447 km | 430 km |
| Highway at 120 km/h | 376 km | 364 km |
| Winter at 0°C | 358 km | 344 km |
| Winter at −20°C | 259 km | 249 km |
| Energy use (kWh/100 km) | 21.4 | 24.4 |
| Level 2 full charge | 8 h | 9.5 h |
| Heat pump | Unverified | Unverified |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Every i5 version
| Version | Rated |
|---|---|
| xDrive40 (19-inch wheels) | 447 km |
| M60 xDrive (19-inch wheels) | 446 km |
| xDrive40 (21-inch wheels) | 417 km |
Every EQE version
| Version | Rated |
|---|---|
| EQE 350 4MATIC Sedan | 430 km |
| EQE 500 4MATIC Sedan | 428 km |
| EQE 500 4MATIC SUV | 425 km |
| EQE 350 4MATIC SUV | 407 km |
i5 range in kmFull detailEQE range in kmFull detaili5 winter rangeEstimatesEQE winter rangeEstimates
Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026). Comparison uses each model's longest-range version.