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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 5/19

BMW

i5
Not yet rated

₹1.20 - 1.20Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.24Cr

Range
516 km
Battery
83.9 kWh
Fast Charge
30 min
VS
Wins 0/19

Mercedes-Benz

EQE
Not yet rated

₹1.20 - 1.20Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.24Cr

Range
479 km
Battery
90.6 kWh
Fast Charge
32 min
VS
i5 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

i5

Longest Range

i5

Fastest Charging

i5

Lowest Running Cost

i5

Editor's Pick

i5

Quick Verdict

  • Best Valuei5
  • Longest Rangei5
  • Fastest Chargingi5
  • Lowest Running Costi5
  • Editor's Picki5

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
  • Mercedes-Benz90.6 kWh (usable)

Range

  • BMW516 km
  • Mercedes-Benz479 km

Power

  • BMW442 kW
  • Mercedes-BenzNot available

Torque

  • BMW820 Nm (at motor)
  • Mercedes-BenzNot available

Top Speed

  • BMW230 km/h
  • Mercedes-Benz210 km/h

Acceleration

  • BMW3.8s (0-100)
  • Mercedes-Benz6.4s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • BMW30 min (10-80%)
  • Mercedes-Benz32 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • BMW16.3 kWh/100km
  • Mercedes-Benz18.9 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

Componenti5EQE
Ex-showroom Price₹1,20,00,000₹1,20,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹3,60,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹1,23,68,500₹1,23,68,500

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹98,94,800

Monthly EMI

₹2,07,809

Total Interest

₹25,73,753

Total Cost

₹1,49,42,253

Battery

Specification comparison of i5, EQE
Specificationi5EQE
Battery Capacity83.9 kWh (gross)90.6 kWh (usable)
Range516 km479 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i5, EQE
Specificationi5EQE
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)30 min(winner)32 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr(winner)10 hr

Performance

Specification comparison of i5, EQE
Specificationi5EQE
Power442 kWNot available
Torque820 Nm (at motor)Not available
0-100 km/h3.8s(winner)6.4s
Top Speed230 km/h(winner)210 km/h
Drive LayoutAWDNot available

Ownership Cost

Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.

Componenti5EQE
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹18,731₹21,789
Annual Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹3,60,000
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹1,39,02,156₹1,39,17,447

Running Cost

Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.

Charging Cost Calculator

Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.

Monthly Cost

₹1,985

Yearly Cost

₹23,823

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹76,977

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹49,777

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i5, EQE
Specificationi5EQE
Length5060 mm4964 mm
Width1900 mmNot available
Height1505 mm1510 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm3120 mm
Boot SpaceNot available430 L
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springsNot available

Safety

Specification comparison of i5, EQE
Specificationi5EQE
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
Airbags6Not available

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i5

Mineral White Metallic

EQE

High Tech Silver

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

i5

Pros

  • 230 km/h top speed
  • Dual-motor M Performance AWD
  • 516 km range

Cons

No significant losses on the compared categories.

EQE

Pros

  • Positioned below the EQS as Mercedes' mid-size electric sedan
  • 479 km expected range
  • 800V-capable DC fast charging

Cons

  • Lower range than the i5
  • Lower top speed than the i5
  • Higher acceleration than the i5
  • Higher charging time than the i5

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

i5

The i5 leads on range, top speed, acceleration. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

EQE

The EQE doesn't lead on any directly measured category here, but may still suit buyers who value its brand, styling, or a feature not covered in this comparison. Best suited for buyers who prioritize value for money over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

i5

Overall

9.4

Performance

9.0

Charging

10.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

EQE

Overall

1.6

Performance

0.0

Charging

0.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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EQE

Related News

Launches, software updates and coverage for the vehicles compared here.

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Which one should you buy?

i5

Best ValueBest RangeBest PerformanceBest Family EVBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

EQE

A solid all-round choice among those compared.