BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The i5 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹1.20 crore against ₹1.30 crore for the EQS.
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i5 vs EQS: specs and prices
| BMW i5 | Mercedes-Benz EQS | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹1.30 Cr |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage / range | 516 km range | 813 km range |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 9 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹1.20 Cr | ₹1.30 Cr |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the BMW i5 or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
- The BMW i5 starts at ₹1.20 crore ex-showroom; the Mercedes-Benz EQS starts at ₹1.30 crore. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the i5 or the EQS?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The i5 has up to 6 airbags and the EQS up to 9.
- Which is better, the i5 or the EQS?
- The i5 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹1.20 crore against ₹1.30 crore for the EQS. Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.