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BMW i7 (2022-2026) vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Selected trimxDrive60 · 2022-26Change trim388 mi · 105.7 kWh · £110,545
Selected trim450 4MATICChange trim366 mi · 120 kWh · £129,170
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i7 counters with the lowest price, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVRange & charging
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVPracticality
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVWhich should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueMercedes-Benz
BMW
3.8
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
Motorway Range
BMW
4.9
Mercedes-Benz
5.1
Too close to call
FamilyMercedes-Benz
BMW
3.6
Mercedes-Benz
5.4
ChargingMercedes-Benz
BMW
2.9
Mercedes-Benz
5.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
450 4MATIC
- 65 litres more boot space
- 1.2 m tighter turning circle
- 2 more seats
- 2 more years of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i7xDrive60 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110,545 (better) | £129,170 |
| Official range | 388 miles (better) | 366 miles |
| Boot space | 500 L | 565 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 34 min | 32 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 4.7 sec (better) | 6.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Length
BMW i75,391mm
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV5,125mm-266mm
Width
BMW i71,950mm-9mm
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV1,959mm
Height
BMW i71,544mm-174mm
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV1,718mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i7xDrive60 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,391 mm | 5,125 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,950 mm (better) | 1,959 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,192 mm | 2,157 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,718 mm |
| Turning circle | 13.1 m | 11.9 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 450 mm spare (better) | 441 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i7xDrive60 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 500 L | 565 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 2020 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i7
- At 5,391 mm, longer than 95% of saloon EVs we track.
- 3,215 mm wheelbase, longer than 95% of saloon EVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- At 5,125 mm, longer than 100% of SUVs we track.
- 366 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
- Boot space of 565 L is bigger than 80% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i7 xDrive60 |  Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.39m | 5.13m-266mm |
| Width | 1.95m | 1.96m+9mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | 2.16m-35mm |
| Height | 1.54m | 1.72m+174mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.21m | 3.03m-185mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 500L | 565L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 2020L |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 13.1m | 11.9m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,715kg (better) | 2,805kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 105.7kWh | 120kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 388 mi (better) | 366 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 195kW | 200kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £110,545 (better) | £129,170 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | SUV |
| Available | 2022–2026 | 2023+ |
* BMW i7: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
* Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i7xDrive60 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 388 miles (better) | 366 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 323 miles (better) | 305 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 34 min | 32 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 195 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 101.7 kWh | 108.4 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i7xDrive60 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.7 sec (better) | 6.1 sec |
| Power | 400 kW (better) | 265 kW |
| Torque | Not available | 800 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BMW i7
xDrive60
8.4/10
average across 5 reviews
- Autocar4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Electrifying.com8/10
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
450 4MATIC
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BMW i7
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i7 xDrive60
BMW i7 xDrive60
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW i7xDrive60 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 10 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 250,000 km (better) |
Buying options
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BMW i7
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV worth the extra £18,625 over the BMW i7?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs £18,625 more than the BMW i7. For that premium it adds 65 litres more boot space and 2 more seats (7 versus 5). The BMW i7 is not just cheaper - it also offers 135 kW more power and a 1.4s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW i7 or the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV?
The BMW i7 is £18,625 cheaper to buy. The BMW i7 is cheaper to charge, roughly £184 a year versus £224 for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BMW i7 comes out roughly £18,825 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW i7 and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 323 miles for the BMW i7 and 305 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW i7 goes roughly 18 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 32-34 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW i7 or the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV?
The two are within 9 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 450 mm of total clearance for the BMW i7 and about 441 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV also turns in a 1.2 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW i7 or the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW i7 and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the longer battery warranty at 10 years, versus 8 for the BMW i7.
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