Comparison between:
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300
- 2024 BMW i5 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 | 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 | |
| Series | EQE | - |
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| Model alias | - | G60 |
| Trim | 300 | eDrive40 |
| Model year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Market | Global | Global |
| Price | - | USD 67,795 (USA, May 2023) EUR 77,572 (The Netherlands, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Obsidian Black Opalite White Patagonia Red Alpine Grat Graphite Gray Magno Graphite Gray Metallic Hight-tech Silver Sodalite Blue | Alpine White Sapphire Black Brilliant Gray Mineral White Phytonic Blue Oxide Gray Cape York Green BMW Individual Tanzanite |
| Interior colors | Black/Space Gray Balao Brown/Black Balao Brown/Neva Gray | Veganza Smoke White Veganza Burgundy Red Veganza Espresso Brown Veganza Black BMW Individual Leather |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 194.7 in 4946 mm | 199.2 in 5060 mm |
| Width | 77.2 in 1961 mm | 74.8 in 1900 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.8 in 2104 mm | 84.9 in 2156 mm |
| Height | 59.5 in 1512 mm | 59.6 in 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 122.8 in 3120 mm | 117.9 in 2995 mm |
| Front track | 64.3 in 1633 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm |
| Rear track | 64.6 in 1642 mm | 67.6 in 1716 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.7 in 146 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.4 in 1027 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 58.9 in 1495 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1453 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 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 895.0 l 31.61 ft3 0.90 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | 4695.85 lb 2130 kg |
| Payload | - | 1344.82 lb 610 kg |
| GVWR | 6349.31 lb 2880 kg | 6040.67 lb 2740 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 896 mm Rear overhang - 930 mm | Curb weight EU - 2205 kg Surface area - 2.49 Trailer load braked / unbraked - 1500 / 750 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| 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 | - |
| Torque | 550 Nm 56.1 kgm 405.7 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3086 - 4000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Individual | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 119.9 mph 193.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | 6.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 387.7 mi / 624.0 km | WLTP: 308.8 mi / 497.0 km WLTP: 361.6 mi / 582.0 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 | WLTP, CTY: 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.9 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 | 12.3 m 40.35 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 Integral Active Steering Turning circle with Integral Active Steering - 11. 7 m Steering ratio - 15.2:1 |
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) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Four-link | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Adaptive Suspension Shock absorbers Independent Pneumatic (air suspension) Multi-link |
| 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 |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 | 8.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 265/40R21 | 245/45R19 102Y |
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 | 89 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of modules | 10 | - |
| Voltage | 328.5 V | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | NCM811 | Usable capacity - 81.2 kWh |
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, 170 kW | AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW DC 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, 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, 0:32 AC charging 22 kW, 4:05 AC charging 11 kW, 8:25 | DC charging, 0:20-0:30 AC charging, 5:55-8:25 |
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) | 3-point automatic-reel belt on all seats with stoppers at front (S) Active Lane Chane Assistant with eye confirmation (O) Active Roll Stabilization (S) Active Stability Control and Dynamic traction Control (S) Brake Assist (S) Cornering Brake Assist (S) Crash sensors (S) Distance Conotrol with Stop & Go (O) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Brake Function (S) Dynamic Stability Control with ABS (S) Front and rear head airbags (S) Front and side airbags for driver and passenger (S) Highway Assistant (O) Hill Start Control (S) Interaction airbag between driver and front passenger (S) New steering wheel with new multifunction buttons with active hapctics (S) Parking Assistant with Reversing Assist (S) Parking Assitant Professional (O) Performance Control (S) Seat belt tensioner and force limites front and rear outer seats (S) Steering and Lane Control Asssist (O) Tire pressure monitor (S) Trailer Stability Control (S) 12.3-inch driver display cluster (S) 14.9-inch touch control display (S) 5G connectivity and eSIM (S) Apple carPlay and Android Auto (S) BMW iDrive with QuickSelect (S) BMW Interaction Bar (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps (S) BMW OS 8.5 (S) Head-Up Display and Augmented View (O) Comfort seats (O) Sport seats (S) Panoramic glass roof (O) Adaptive LED headlights (S) Adaptive LED headlights with matrix high beam (O) BMW Iconic Glow contour lighting (O) M Shadow Line lights (O) Fully vegan interior (S) Merino leather in bi-color variants (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Generation - V295 | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 | 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 |