Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 BMW i7 xDrive60 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.7 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+. 2025 BMW i7 xDrive60 has the higher listed output at 544 hp; 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is rated at 360 hp, a difference of 184 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BMW i7 xDrive60 at 745 Nm and 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ at 568 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 625 km for 2025 BMW i7 xDrive60. 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ has the lower recorded consumption at 15.5 kWh/100km; 2025 BMW i7 xDrive60 is listed at 19.0 kWh/100km. 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 200 kW, compared with 195 kW. 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 500 litres, a difference of 110 litres. 2025 BMW i7 xDrive60 is 168 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ has the lower listed starting price at $106,400, compared with $106,700 for 2025 BMW i7 xDrive60. 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.