Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
Both cars record the same 0-100 km/h time of 5.6 seconds. 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ has the higher listed output at 360 hp; 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive is rated at 292 hp, a difference of 68 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ at 568 Nm and 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive at 420 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ carries the longer listed range at 806 km, against 59 km for 2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 610 litres versus 375 litres, a difference of 235 litres. 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is 510 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 BMW 3 Series 330e xDrive has the lower listed starting price at $48,900, compared with $106,400 for 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+. 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.