Comparison between:
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300
- 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
| Series | EQE | - |
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| Model alias | - | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | 300 | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 57,300 (USA, Jun 2023) EUR 56,500 (Germany, 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 | Obsidian Black Opalite White Patagonia Red Alpine Grat Graphite Gray Magno Graphite Gray Metallic Hight-tech Silver Sodalite Blue | 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 | Black/Space Gray Balao Brown/Black Balao Brown/Neva Gray | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 194.7 in 4946 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 77.2 in 1961 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.8 in 2104 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 59.5 in 1512 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 122.8 in 3120 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 64.6 in 1642 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.3 in 896 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 36.6 in 930 mm | - |
| Clearance | - | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.4 in 1027 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 58.9 in 1495 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1453 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Front hip room | 60.7 in 1542 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 58.3 in 1482 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 21.0 in 533 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 22.0 in 560 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 430.0 l 15.19 ft3 0.43 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 895.0 l 31.61 ft3 0.90 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | 4662.78 lb 2115 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 45.7 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 54.3 % |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1223.57 lb 555 kg |
| GVWR | 6349.31 lb 2880 kg | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.24 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | - | HA0001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 180 kW 241.4 hp 244.7 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4500 - 13500 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 550 Nm 56.1 kgm 405.7 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3086 - 4000 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Individual | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 180 kW 241.4 hp 244.7 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 550 Nm 56.1 kgm 405.7 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 5.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 387.7 mi / 624.0 km | EPA, CMB: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km EPA, CMB: 301.0 mi / 484.4 km WLTP, CTY: 366.0 mi / 589.0 km WLTP, CMB: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 16.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CTY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | The listed turning circle is without rear-axle steering With 4.5° rear-axle steering angle - 11.6 m With 10° rear-axle steering angle - 10.7 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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Four-link | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
| Additional information | Optional AIRMATIC air suspension with ADS+ adaptive damping system | - |
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 | 9.5Jx21 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 265/40R21 | 225/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 81.5 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 89 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 210.6 Ah |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | CATL |
| Type | NCM811 | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 10 | - |
| Battery voltage | 328.5 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | - | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 170 kW | AC 11 kW DC 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 170 kW, 0:32 AC 22 kW, 4:05 AC 11 kW, 8:25 | DC 195 kW, 0:32 AC 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) Night Package (O) Standard Exterior (S) 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) 100W USB-C Ports (S) 12.3-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 Navigation Premium (S) 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 (O) 4-zone THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (O) Air Balance package (O) Air filter system with HEPA filter (O) Particle sensor for interior air (O) THERMATIC air-conditioning (S) 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) Dual SunShades (O) Front/Rear Automatic Doors with smart power open/close (S) Heat insulating dark-tinted glass (O) 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) Artico seat covers (S) Leather (O) MICROCUT Roof Cover (O) | 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 | Generation - V295 | Software updates Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 | 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 |