BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

The BMW i4 starts from $88,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB opens at $84,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz EQB the more affordable entry point by $4,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $97,790 and $93,390 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BMW i4 and Mercedes-Benz EQB hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the BMW i4 and 95% for the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BMW i4 and 7 in the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

The BMW i4 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW i4 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz EQB. The Mercedes-Benz EQB counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW i4 uses a Electric producing 210kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.5 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB responds with a Electric making 140kW and 375Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The BMW i4 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW i4 is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64kWh (BMW i4) vs 66.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB), giving WLTP ranges of 527km and 465km. DC fast charging peaks at 205kW (BMW i4) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB).

The BMW i4 measures 4,783mm long on a 2,856mm wheelbase, 99mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQB at 4,684mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW i4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the BMW i4 and 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 105L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQB leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW i4) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQB). Both match on warranty length.