BMW i7 eDrive50 vs Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+

Model	BMW i7 eDrive50 MY2024 MY2025 MY2026	Mercedes EQS 450+
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Body type	Sedan	Sedan
World premiere	Monday, April 17, 2023	Thursday, April 15, 2021
Delivery start	November 2023	September 2021
Model status	In production	Discontinued

WLTP range	611-575 km (380-357 miles)	783-642 km (487-399 miles)
WLTP consumption	16.64-17.69 kWh/100km (3.7-3.5 mi/kWh )	13.84-16.88 kWh/100km (4.5-3.7 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss	18.4-19.6 kWh/100km (3.4-3.2 mi/kWh )	15.6-19.2 kWh/100km (4.0-3.2 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition	18 kWh/100km(3.5 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition	565 km (351 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition	19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh )	17 kWh/100km(3.7 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition	535 km (332 miles)	638 km (396 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition	22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )	19.8 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition	462 km (287 miles)	547 km (340 miles)

Top speed	205 kph (127 mph)	210 kph (131 mph)
Peak power	335 kW (455.5 hp / 449.2 bhp)	265 kW (360.3 hp / 355.4 bhp)
Electrical torque output	650 nm (479.7 ft-lb)	800 nm (590.4 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph)	5.5 s	5.6 s

Drive type	RWD	RWD
Motor setup	One motor rear axle	One motor rear axle
Motor technology	WRSM	PMSM

Front brake type	Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)	Fixed caliper disc
Rear brake type	Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)	Floating caliper disc
Front disc diameter	348 mm (13.70")	415 mm (16.34")
Rear disc diameter	345 mm (13.58")	378 mm (14.88")
Front disc type	Ventilated cast iron	Cast iron
Rear disc type	Ventilated cast iron	Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s)	Hold or Roll	Hold or Roll
Lift-up-regen levels	Low / Medium / High
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting

Number of suspension options	1 (Adaptive Air Suspension)	1 (AIRMATIC)
Suspension type front	Double wishbone	Multi-link
Suspension type rear	Multi-link	Multi-link
Spring type front	Air Spring	Air Spring
Spring type rear	Air Spring	Air Spring
Adaptive damping front	Standard	Optional feature
Adaptive damping rear	Standard	Optional feature
Adjustable height front	Standard	Standard
Adjustable height rear	Standard	Standard
Ground clearance	126 - 156 mm (4.96" - 6.14")	82 - 127 mm (3.23" - 5.00")

Length	5391 mm (212.2")	5216 mm (205.4")
Height	1544 mm (60.8")	1512 mm (59.5")
Width excluding mirrors	1950 mm (76.8")	1926 mm (75.8")
Width including mirrors	2192 mm (86.3")	2125 mm (83.7")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area	0.24 / 2.60 m² (28.0 sq ft)	0.23 / Unknown
Wheelbase	3215 mm (126.6")	3210 mm (126.4")
Turning circle	13.1 meter (515.7")	11.9 meter (468.5")
Curb weight	2520 kg (5555.6 lbs)	2540 kg (5599.7 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR)	3130 kg (6900.5 lbs)	3060 kg (6746.1 lbs)
Max roof cargo	0 kg (0.0 lbs)	100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver	610 kg (1344.8 lbs)	520 kg (1146.4 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked	2000 kg (4409.2 lbs)	750 kg (1653.5 lbs)
Trunk capacity	500 liter (17.7 cu-ft)	610 liter (21.5 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded		1770 liter (62.5 cu-ft)

HMI type	Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display	Optional feature	Optional feature
Voice control	Standard feature	Optional feature
Gesture control	Standard feature	Optional feature
Digital driver display	Yes 12.3"	Yes (2 options) 12.3" 12.3"
Infotainment screen	Yes 14.9"	Yes (2 options) 12.8" 17.7"
In-car navigation	Standard feature	Standard feature
Apple Carplay support	Standard feature	Optional feature
Android Auto support	Standard feature	Optional feature

Map provider	HERE Technologies
Online map updates	Yes	Unknown
Real time traffic	Yes	Unknown
Route planning with charging planning	Yes	Unknown
Satellite image map	No	Unknown
Voice controlled	Yes	Unknown
Voice guiding	Yes	Unknown

LED matrix headlights	Optional feature	Standard feature
Auto dimming headlights	Standard	Not Available
Cornering lights	Standard	Not Available
Swiveling headlights	Not Available	Not Available
Headlight washers	Not Available	Not Available

AntiLock Braking System	Standard feature	Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking	Standard feature	Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering	Optional feature	Optional feature
Cross traffic allert (CTA)	Optional feature	Optional feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)	Optional feature	Not Available
Drowsiness Alert	Standard feature	Standard feature
Electronic stability control	Standard feature	Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring	Optional feature	Optional feature
Exit warning	Standard feature	Unknown
Forward Collision Warning	Standard feature	Optional feature
Lane departure warning	Standard feature	Standard feature
Lane keeping	Standard feature	Standard feature
Night Vision	Not Available	Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer	Optional feature	Optional feature

Ultrasonic sensors	On bumper front On bumper front On bumper front left corner On bumper front right corner On bumper front left side On bumper front right side On bumper rear left side On bumper rear right side On bumper rear left corner On bumper rear right corner On bumper rear On bumper rear
Cameras	Top center windshield Front (Optional) On left wing mirror (Optional) On right wing mirror (Optional) Rear center (Optional) Overhead console (Optional)
Radar sensors	Front Left front corner (Optional) Right front corner (Optional) Left rear corner (Optional) Right rear corner (Optional)
Lidar sensors	N/A

Battery gross	105.7 kWh	120 kWh
Battery net	101.7 kWh	108.4 kWh
Cathode Materials	NMC	NMC811
Nominal voltage	376.4 V	396 V
Battery weight
Pack configuration		108s4p
Battery type	Cell to Module
Battery chemistry	NMC	NMC811

Charging curve (click for full size)
Max DC charging	195 kW	210 kW
Charging time 0 - 100%	56 m 53 s	1 h 23 m 47 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100%	107.3 kW	77.6 kW
Charging time 10-100%	52 m 12 s	1 h 19 m 51 s
Average charging speed 10-100%	105.2 kW	73.3 kW
Charging time 10-80%	31 m 1 s	30 m 27 s
Average charging speed 10-80%	137.7 kW	149.5 kW
Charging time 10-90%	39 m 42 s	39 m 20 s
Average charging speed 10-90%	122.9 kW	132.3 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger	Standard feature	Unknown
Manual battery heating	Not Available	Unknown

Interior category	Driver focused
Interior quality	en Interior.Quality.PremiumPlus	en Interior.Quality.NotSet
Console design	Traditional console	en Interior.ConsoleDesign.NotSet
Interior design	BMW Individual leather 'Merino' \| Smoke White Interior colors: Black White BMW Individual leather 'Merino' with excusive contents \| Mocha Interior colors: Black BMW Individual leather 'Merino' with exclusive contents \| Amarone Interior colors: Black Red BMW Individual leather 'Merino' \| Tartufo Interior colors: Black Brown BMW Individual leather 'Merino' \| Black Interior colors: Black BMW Individual leather 'Merino' \| Black/Atlas Grey Interior colors: Black Dark Gray BMW Individual leather 'Merino' with exclusive contents \| Caramel/Atlas Grey Interior colors: Black Dark Gray Brown BMW Individual leather 'Merino' with exclusive contents \| Taupe Grey/Night Blue Interior colors: Black Light Gray Blue BMW Individual leather 'Merino' / wool/Cashmere Interior colors: Black BMW Individual leather 'Merino' / wool/Cashmere Interior colors: Black Light Gray
Storage	Cup holder First row center console Cup holder First row center console	N/A

Seating capacity	5	5
Front seats options	1	2 (standard, multicontour)
Number of adjustment ways (inc options)	8 (10)	4, 6
Seat depth adjustment	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment	Standard electric feature	Unknown / Unknown
Backrest angle adjustment	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature / Unknown
Seat cushion angle adjustment	Standard electric feature	Unknown / Unknown
Height adjustable headrest	Not Available	Standard feature / Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest	Not Available	Not Available / Standard feature
Adjustable thigh support	Not Available	Not Available / Standard feature
Memory	Optional feature	Standard feature / Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment	Standard electric feature	Optional electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation	Optional feature	Optional feature / Optional feature
Massage function	Optional feature	Not Available / Standard feature

Backrest angle adjustment	Standard electric feature, outer seats / Standard electric feature, outer seats / Not Available	Unknown / Unknown
Seat heating	Unknown / Optional feature, outer seats / Standard feature, outer seats	Optional feature, outer seats / Optional feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation	Not Available / Unknown / Not Available	Not Available / Unknown
Massage function	Not Available / Standard feature / Not Available	Not Available / Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment	Not Available / Unknown / Not Available	Not Available / Not Available
Foldable seats	Not Available / Not Available / Not Available	Unknown / Unknown

Paint colors	12	11
Wheel options	8	9
Wheel size (front/rear)	245/50R19 / 245/50R19 255/45R20 / 285/40R20 255/40R21 / 285/35R21	235/55R19 / 235/55R19 265/40R21 / 295/35R21 265/40R20 / 295/35R20 265/35R22 / 295/30R22

Available climate systems	2 (standard, comfort)	2 (THERMOTRONIC, THERMATIC)
Climate zones	standard:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/comfort:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow	THERMOTRONIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/THERMATIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow
Preclimatization	Optional feature	Unknown
Pet mode	Not Available	Unknown
Camping mode	Not Available	Unknown

Airbags	Steering wheel In-dash front of passenger	N/A
Seatbelts	Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter Middle without pretensioner with load limiter Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter	en safety.seatbelt.position_driver en safety.seatbelt.position_frontpassenger Behind driver en safety.seatbelt.position_middle en safety.seatbelt.position_behindpassenger

Keyless entry	Standard feature	Optional feature
Keyless go	Standard feature	Optional feature
Use Phone as key	Standard feature	Unknown
Alarm system	Standard feature	Unknown
Dash cam	Optional feature	Unknown
Parking surveillance	Standard feature	Unknown

App name	My BMW
Change charging target	Yes	Unknown
See car location	Yes	Unknown
Lock/unlock car	Yes	Unknown
Open/close windows	No	Unknown
Start/Stop Precondition	Yes	Unknown
Remote parking	Yes	Unknown
Schedule charging	Yes	Unknown
See driving history	Yes	Unknown
Trigger horn/lights	Yes	Unknown

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Body type

Sedan

World premiere

Monday, April 17, 2023

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Delivery start

November 2023

September 2021

Model status

In production

Discontinued

WLTP range

611-575 km (380-357 miles)

783-642 km (487-399 miles)

WLTP consumption

16.64-17.69 kWh/100km (3.7-3.5 mi/kWh )

13.84-16.88 kWh/100km (4.5-3.7 mi/kWh )

WLTP consumption with charging loss

18.4-19.6 kWh/100km (3.4-3.2 mi/kWh )

15.6-19.2 kWh/100km (4.0-3.2 mi/kWh )

EPA range

EPA consumption

Basic trim CLTC range

90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition

18 kWh/100km(3.5 mi/kWh )

90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition

565 km (351 miles)

70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition

19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh )

17 kWh/100km(3.7 mi/kWh )

70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition

535 km (332 miles)

638 km (396 miles)

120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition

22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )

19.8 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )

120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition

462 km (287 miles)

547 km (340 miles)

Top speed

205 kph (127 mph)

210 kph (131 mph)

Peak power

335 kW (455.5 hp / 449.2 bhp)

265 kW (360.3 hp / 355.4 bhp)

Electrical torque output

650 nm (479.7 ft-lb)

800 nm (590.4 ft-lb)

0-100km/h (0-62 mph)

5.5 s

5.6 s

Drive type

RWD

Motor setup

One motor rear axle

Motor technology

WRSM

PMSM

Front brake type

Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)

Fixed caliper disc

Rear brake type

Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)

Floating caliper disc

Front disc diameter

348 mm (13.70")

415 mm (16.34")

Rear disc diameter

345 mm (13.58")

378 mm (14.88")

Front disc type

Ventilated cast iron

Cast iron

Rear disc type

Ventilated cast iron

Cast iron

Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)

Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)

Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s)

Hold or Roll

Lift-up-regen levels

Low / Medium / High

Coasting

Adaptive regen when coasting

Number of suspension options

1 (Adaptive Air Suspension)

1 (AIRMATIC)

Suspension type front

Double wishbone

Multi-link

Suspension type rear

Multi-link

Spring type front

Air Spring

Spring type rear

Air Spring

Adaptive damping front

Standard

Optional feature

Adaptive damping rear

Standard

Optional feature

Adjustable height front

Standard

Adjustable height rear

Standard

Ground clearance

126 - 156 mm (4.96" - 6.14")

82 - 127 mm (3.23" - 5.00")

Length

5391 mm (212.2")

5216 mm (205.4")

Height

1544 mm (60.8")

1512 mm (59.5")

Width excluding mirrors

1950 mm (76.8")

1926 mm (75.8")

Width including mirrors

2192 mm (86.3")

2125 mm (83.7")

Drag coefficient / Frontal area

0.24 / 2.60 m² (28.0 sq ft)

0.23 / Unknown

Wheelbase

3215 mm (126.6")

3210 mm (126.4")

Turning circle

13.1 meter (515.7")

11.9 meter (468.5")

Curb weight

2520 kg (5555.6 lbs)

2540 kg (5599.7 lbs)

Max weight (GVWR)

3130 kg (6900.5 lbs)

3060 kg (6746.1 lbs)

Max roof cargo

0 kg (0.0 lbs)

100 kg (220.5 lbs)

Maximum load including weight driver

610 kg (1344.8 lbs)

520 kg (1146.4 lbs)

Max trailer weight braked

2000 kg (4409.2 lbs)

750 kg (1653.5 lbs)

Trunk capacity

500 liter (17.7 cu-ft)

610 liter (21.5 cu-ft)

Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded

1770 liter (62.5 cu-ft)

HMI type

Screen focus with stalks and buttons

Head-up display

Optional feature

Voice control

Standard feature

Optional feature

Gesture control

Standard feature

Optional feature

Digital driver display

Yes 12.3"

Yes (2 options) 12.3" 12.3"

Infotainment screen

Yes 14.9"

Yes (2 options) 12.8" 17.7"

In-car navigation

Standard feature

Apple Carplay support

Standard feature

Optional feature

Android Auto support

Standard feature

Optional feature

Map provider

HERE Technologies

Online map updates

Yes

Unknown

Real time traffic

Yes

Unknown

Route planning with charging planning

Yes

Unknown

Satellite image map

No

Unknown

Voice controlled

Yes

Unknown

Voice guiding

Yes

Unknown

LED matrix headlights

Optional feature

Standard feature

Auto dimming headlights

Standard

Not Available

Cornering lights

Standard

Not Available

Swiveling headlights

Not Available

Headlight washers

Not Available

AntiLock Braking System

Standard feature

Automatic emergency braking

Standard feature

Automatic Emergency Steering

Optional feature

Cross traffic allert (CTA)

Optional feature

Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)

Optional feature

Not Available

Drowsiness Alert

Standard feature

Electronic stability control

Standard feature

Blind spot monitoring

Optional feature

Exit warning

Standard feature

Unknown

Forward Collision Warning

Standard feature

Optional feature

Lane departure warning

Standard feature

Lane keeping

Standard feature

Night Vision

Not Available

Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer

Optional feature

Ultrasonic sensors

On bumper front
On bumper front
On bumper front left corner
On bumper front right corner
On bumper front left side
On bumper front right side
On bumper rear left side
On bumper rear right side
On bumper rear left corner
On bumper rear right corner
On bumper rear
On bumper rear

Cameras

Top center windshield
Front (Optional)
On left wing mirror (Optional)
On right wing mirror (Optional)
Rear center (Optional)
Overhead console (Optional)

Radar sensors

Front
Left front corner (Optional)
Right front corner (Optional)
Left rear corner (Optional)
Right rear corner (Optional)

Lidar sensors

N/A

Battery gross

105.7 kWh

120 kWh

Battery net

101.7 kWh

108.4 kWh

Cathode Materials

NMC

NMC811

Nominal voltage

376.4 V

396 V

Battery weight

Pack configuration

108s4p

Battery type

Cell to Module

Battery chemistry

NMC

NMC811

Charging curve (click for full size)

Max DC charging

195 kW

210 kW

Charging time 0 - 100%

56 m 53 s

1 h 23 m 47 s

Average charging speed 0 - 100%

107.3 kW

77.6 kW

Charging time 10-100%

52 m 12 s

1 h 19 m 51 s

Average charging speed 10-100%

105.2 kW

73.3 kW

Charging time 10-80%

31 m 1 s

30 m 27 s

Average charging speed 10-80%

137.7 kW

149.5 kW

Charging time 10-90%

39 m 42 s

39 m 20 s

Average charging speed 10-90%

122.9 kW

132.3 kW

Preconditioning when navigating to charger

Standard feature

Unknown

Manual battery heating

Not Available

Unknown

Interior category

Driver focused

Interior quality

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Console design

Traditional console

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Interior design

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' | Smoke White

Interior colors: Black White

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' with excusive contents | Mocha

Interior colors: Black

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' with exclusive contents | Amarone

Interior colors: Black Red

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' | Tartufo

Interior colors: Black Brown

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' | Black

Interior colors: Black

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' | Black/Atlas Grey

Interior colors: Black Dark Gray

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' with exclusive contents | Caramel/Atlas Grey

Interior colors: Black Dark Gray Brown

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' with exclusive contents | Taupe Grey/Night Blue

Interior colors: Black Light Gray Blue

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' / wool/Cashmere

Interior colors: Black

BMW Individual leather 'Merino' / wool/Cashmere

Interior colors: Black Light Gray

Storage

Cup holder First row center console
Cup holder First row center console

N/A

Seating capacity

5

Front seats options

1

2 (standard, multicontour)

Number of adjustment ways (inc options)

8 (10)

4, 6

Seat depth adjustment

Standard electric feature

Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature

Seat height adjustment

Standard electric feature

Unknown / Unknown

Backrest angle adjustment

Standard electric feature

Standard electric feature / Unknown

Seat cushion angle adjustment

Standard electric feature

Unknown / Unknown

Height adjustable headrest

Not Available

Standard feature / Standard feature

Length adjustable headrest

Not Available

Not Available / Standard feature

Adjustable thigh support

Not Available

Not Available / Standard feature

Memory

Optional feature

Standard feature / Standard feature

Electric lumbar adjustment

Standard electric feature

Optional electric feature / Standard electric feature

Seat ventilation

Optional feature

Optional feature / Optional feature

Massage function

Optional feature

Not Available / Standard feature

Backrest angle adjustment

Standard electric feature, outer seats / Standard electric feature, outer seats / Not Available

Unknown / Unknown

Seat heating

Unknown / Optional feature, outer seats / Standard feature, outer seats

Optional feature, outer seats / Optional feature, outer seats

Seat ventilation

Not Available / Unknown / Not Available

Not Available / Unknown

Massage function

Not Available / Standard feature / Not Available

Not Available / Not Available

Electric lumbar adjustment

Not Available / Unknown / Not Available

Not Available / Not Available

Foldable seats

Not Available / Not Available / Not Available

Unknown / Unknown

Paint colors

12

11

Wheel options

8

9

Wheel size (front/rear)

245/50R19 / 245/50R19
255/45R20 / 285/40R20
255/40R21 / 285/35R21

235/55R19 / 235/55R19
265/40R21 / 295/35R21
265/40R20 / 295/35R20
265/35R22 / 295/30R22

Available climate systems

2 (standard, comfort)

2 (THERMOTRONIC, THERMATIC)

Climate zones

standard:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/comfort:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow

THERMOTRONIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/THERMATIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow

Preclimatization

Optional feature

Unknown

Pet mode

Not Available

Unknown

Camping mode

Not Available

Unknown

Airbags

Steering wheel
In-dash front of passenger

N/A

Seatbelts

Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter

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Behind driver
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Keyless entry

Standard feature

Optional feature

Keyless go

Standard feature

Optional feature

Use Phone as key

Standard feature

Unknown

Alarm system

Standard feature

Unknown

Dash cam

Optional feature

Unknown

Parking surveillance

Standard feature

Unknown

App name

My BMW

Change charging target

Yes

Unknown

See car location

Yes

Unknown

Lock/unlock car

Yes

Unknown

Open/close windows

No

Unknown

Start/Stop Precondition

Yes

Unknown

Remote parking

Yes

Unknown

Schedule charging

Yes

Unknown

See driving history

Yes

Unknown

Trigger horn/lights

Yes

Unknown