Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.0 seconds, compared with 6.4 seconds for 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+. 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has the higher listed output at 340 hp; 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ is rated at 288 hp, a difference of 52 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ at 530 Nm and 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 at 400 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
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ carries the longer listed range at 628 km, against 590 km for 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40. 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has the lower recorded consumption at 14.2 kWh/100km; 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ is listed at 16.4 kWh/100km. 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 205 kW, compared with 170 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
2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 490 litres versus 430 litres, a difference of 60 litres. 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 is 114 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
2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 has the lower listed starting price at $68,495, compared with $75,900 for 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+. 2025 BMW i5 eDrive40 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.