BMW i3 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
How the BMW i3 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW i3 | Mercedes-Benz EQS | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 471 mi | 459 mi |
| Usable battery | 108.7 kWh | 107.8 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 13.5 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2027 | 2022 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW i3 | Mercedes-Benz EQS | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 312 mi | 304 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 447 mi | 436 mi |
| Motorway | 367 mi | 358 mi |
| City | 509 mi | 495 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- BMW i3
- Further in winter
- BMW i3
- More efficient
- BMW i3
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW i3 or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BMW i3 is rated 471 mi and the Mercedes-Benz EQS 459 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 312 mi from the BMW i3 and 304 mi from the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.