Comparison between:
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
- 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ | 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 xDrive 40 |
| Trim | 450+ | xDrive40 |
| Model year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Market | Global | North America |
| Price | - | USD 61,600 (USA, Jun 2023) CAD 69,900 (Canada, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black High-tech Silver Designer Hyacinth Red Obsidian Black and High-tech Silver Onyx Black Nautical Blue Diamond White Obsidian Silver Designer Selenite Gray Graphite Gray Polar White Velvet Brown | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Beige and Gray Black and Brown Gray and Brown Black and Gray | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mokka Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 205.4 in 5216 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | - | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.7 in 2125 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 75.8 in 1926 mm | - |
| Height | 59.5 in 1512 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 126.4 in 3210 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 65.6 in 1667 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 66.2 in 1682 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 134 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.8 in 1036 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in 966 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 59.1 in 1500 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Front hip room | 59.5 in 1511 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 57.3 in 1455 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 33.7 in 856 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 610.0 l 21.54 ft3 0.61 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1770.0 l 62.51 ft3 1.77 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5467.46 lb 2480 kg | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | 6492.61 lb 2945 kg | 6029.64 lb 2735 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.2 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 915 mm Rear overhang - 1091 mm Trailer operation axle load - 1710 kg Tongue weight - 75 kg Towing capacity braked and unbraked - 750 kg | Weight distribution front / rear - 45.1 / 54.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1140 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 245 kW 328.6 hp 333.1 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 4500 - 13500 rpm | - |
| Torque | 568 Nm 57.9 kgm 418.9 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Individual | - |
| Additional information | - | Total system power - 290 kW / 396 hp Total system torque - 600 Nm / 443 lb-ft BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | - | Front |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.20 s | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.90 s | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 350.0 mi / 563.3 km WLTP: 458.6 mi / 738.0 km | EPA: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 35 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 97 MPGe EPA, CMB: 97 MPGe EPA, CTY: 97 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16.7 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.9 m 39.04 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Steering angle - 4.5° Optional steering angle - 10° Turning circle with 10° steering angle - 10.9 m | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Pneumatic (air suspension) Air springs Independent Multi-link | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Air springs Pneumatic (air suspension) Independent Multi-link | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 8.5Jx20 9.5Jx21 9.5Jx22 | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx20 8.5Jx18 9Jx19 9Jx18 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R19 101H 255/45R20 265/40R21 265/35R22 | 245/35R20 245/45R18 245/40R19 255/45R18 255/35R20 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 107.8 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Voltage | 500 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Additional information | Maximum regeneration capacity - 186 kW | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Prismatic cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW DC charging, 200 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 205 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:23 AC charging 22 kW, 4:00 AC charging 11 kW, 8:00 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | AMG line exterior (O) AMG line interior (O) DISTRONIC Plus active cruise control with BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE brake (O) ECO start/stop function (S) Electric Art Exterior (O) Electric Art Interior (O) ENERGIZING Package Front (O) ENERGIZING Package Rear (O) Exclusive Night Package (O) Front Décor with Mercedes-Benz Pattern (O) Lapse of dark squares behind (O) Night Package (O) 360° Camera (O) Active Brake Assist (S) Active hood (S) Active Lane Keeping Assist (O) Active parking assist (S) Adaptive Braking System (ABS) (S) Airbag in the seatbelt for outer rear seats (O) Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Alarm package (O) Alarm package plus (O) Brake Assist (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistance Package Plus (O) Driving Assistance Package with Drive Pilot (O) Driving Assitance Package (S) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (S) Emergency Call System (S) ESP Dynamic Swing Assistant (S) Garage door opener integrated in rearview mirror (O) Hetead, electronically adjsutable front seatswith memory (S) PRE-SAFE impulse and system (S) Remote Parking package (O) Reversing camera (O) Sensors at the back for file holder assistant (O) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Side airbags for the head for the rear seats (S) Towbar with ESP stabilization function (O) Traffic Sign Assist (S) 6 x 100W USB-C Ports (S) 12.8-inch OLED display (S) Acoustics comfort package (S) Advanced Soundsystem (O) Burmester surround sound system (O) Digital radio (DAB+) (S) Head-Up Display (O) KEYLESS-GO comfort package (S) KEYLESS-GO comfort package plus (O) MBUX Hyperscreen (O) MBUX Interior Assistant front (O) MBUX Interior Assistant rear (O) MBUX screen for rear seat (O) MBUX with AR navigation (S) Wireless charging for smartphones front (O) Wireless charging for smartphones rear (O) 2 x wireless headsets (O) 2-zone THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (S) 4-zone THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (O) Air Balance package (O) Particle sensor for interior air (O) 60:40 folding of rear seats (S) Air-conditioned front seats (O) Air-conditioned rear seats (O) Comfort Front Headrest and Rear Headrest Pillows (S) Designer belt buckles at the front and rear (O) Electric adjustable rear seats (O) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (O) Multi-contour seats with massage front (O) Rear Seats package (O) Rear Seats Plus package (O) Electrically adjustable steering column (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (S) Dark-toned windows (O) Dual SunShades (O) Front/Rear Automatic Doors with smart power open/close (S) Heat-dampening/IR Reflective Glass (O) Heated rear window with time interval (S) Heated washer nozzles (O) Heated windshield (O) Panoramic sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Servo closing of doors (O) Automatic side mirrors (S) Electrically retractable side mirrors (S) Projection of logo integrated into mirror housing (S) Active ambient lights (O) Adaptive rear lighting (O) Ambient lights with 64 colors (S) DIGITAL LIGHT with adaptive assistant (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) LED High Performance Headlight (S) LED taillights (S) Rear reading lights (S) Leather (O) MICROCUT Roof Cover (O) Neotex/Artico seat covers (S) | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) BMW IconicSound Electric (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (O) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Adjustable sports steering wheel in leather (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ | 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 |