Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC 2025 vs BMW iX5 (2027)

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thumb image Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC 2025 US$ 79,050
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thumb image BMW iX5 (2027) US$ 75,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Mercedes-Benz BMW
Model EQE 350 4MATIC 2025 iX5 (2027)
Vehicle Type Electric Luxury Midsize SUV (Electric / Hydrogen Fuel Cell variant possible)
Trims EQE 350+ 2025, EQE 350 4MATIC 2025, EQE 500 4MATIC 2025, and AMG EQE 2025 To be announced (likely Base, M Sport, xDrive variants)
Release Date March 2025 Expected 2027
Status Available Upcoming / Pre-Production
Made In Germany Germany (Spartanburg, USA production possible)
Body Type Sedan SUV
Vehicle Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles 4 years / 50,000 miles (BMW Standard)
Colors Standard: Black, White, Silver Metallic: Selenite Grey, Graphite Grey, Hyacinth Red AMG Exclusive: Matte Black, AMG Green Hell Magno Multiple BMW palette options (Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Blue Ridge, Dravit Grey, etc.)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single Permanent Magnet Motor Dual-motor setup (all-electric xDrive)
Horsepower 288 hp Est. 500–550 hp (depending on trim)
Torque 391 lb-ft 700 Nm (516 lb-ft, est.)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds 0–60 mph in ~4.5 sec
Top Speed 130 mph 130 mph (electronically limited)
Range 320 miles 350–400 miles (est. WLTP)
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive (RWD) AWD (xDrive)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion (6th-gen BMW battery packs, solid-state possible by 2027)
Battery Capacity 90.6 kWh 100–110 kWh usable
Power Consumption 3.0 mi/kWh 18–21 kWh/100 km (est.)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 9.5 hrs 11 kW AC (0–100% in 8–9 hrs)
Supercharging Speed (170 kW peak) 10-80% in 32 min 250–300 kW DC (est.)
DC Fast Charging Speed 170 kW 10–80% in ~25–30 min
Miles of Range added Per Hour 28-32 miles 35–40 miles (AC), ~200+ miles in 20 min (DC)
Charging Time 9.5 hours 8–9 hrs (AC), ~30 min (DC fast
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (US) / Type 2 (EU) CCS (Combined Charging System)
Home Charging Options Mercedes Wallbox (9.6 kW) - Third-party Level 2 (up to 11 kW) - Standard 120V (1.4 kW, 3-4 miles/hour) BMW Wallbox, 110V/220V portable charger
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (48A) 11–22 kW (likely 22 kW in EU, 11 kW in US)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 196.6 in (4,994 mm) 194 in (4,940 mm)
Width 75.8 in (1,926 mm) 78 in (1,990 mm)
Height 56.9 in (1,446 mm) 69 in (1,750 mm)
Wheelbase 122.8 in (3,119 mm) 118 in (3,000 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 8 in (adjustable air suspension)
Cargo Space 15.0 cu ft 33–72 cu ft (with seats down)
Curb Weight 5,400 lbs (2,450 kg) 5,500 lbs (est.)
No. of Doors 4 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy (Aero-optimized) Alloy (M Sport, aerodynamic design)
Wheel Size 19-inch 19"–22" options
Front Tire 245/45 R19 265/50 R19 (base)
Rear Tire 245/45 R19 265/50 R19 (base)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-and-pinion Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed (Fixed Ratio) Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 39.0 ft (11.9 m) 39 ft
Gear Box Direct drive (EV standard)
Front Suspension 4-link AIRMATIC (Air Suspension) Double wishbone (adaptive)
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link (air suspension optional)

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot DRIVE PILOT (L2, hands-free where legal) BMW Driving Assistant Professional (semi-autonomous L2)
Navigation System Yes BMW iDrive 9 / 10 with AR HUD
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard DISTRONIC+ (Stop & Go, Lane Centering) Yes
Climate Control 3-zone automatic 4-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input USB-C + Bluetooth 5.2 USB-C / Wireless
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Optional Yes
Apple Car Play Yes Wireless (Standard)
Android Auto Yes Wireless (Standard)
Touchscreen 12.8-inch 14.9" Curved Display + 12.3" Instrument Cluster
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 10 Speakers 12–20 (Harman Kardon / Bowers & Wilkins optional)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative braking with one-pedal driving Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated disc brakes Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated disc brakes Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 9 Airbags 8
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts (x3) Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360-degree camera system Yes (360° view)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Likely (X-Offroad Package)
Stability Control Yes Yes (DSC, DTC)
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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