BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE

The BMW i7 starts from $319,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE opens at $149,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz EQE the more affordable entry point by $170,000.

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 $351,890 and $164,890 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 i7 and Mercedes-Benz EQE hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BMW i7 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Mercedes-Benz EQE.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the BMW i7 and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz EQE.

The BMW i7 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW i7 stands out with ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz EQE. The Mercedes-Benz EQE counters with Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW i7 uses a Electric producing 400kW and 745Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE responds with a Electric making 215kW and 565Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.4 seconds.

The BMW i7 has the clear power advantage at 400kW vs 215kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW i7 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 102kWh (BMW i7) vs 90.6kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQE), giving WLTP ranges of 590km and 571km. DC fast charging peaks at 195kW (BMW i7) vs 170kW (Mercedes-Benz EQE).

The BMW i7 measures 5,391mm long on a 3,215mm wheelbase, 445mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQE at 4,946mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW i7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BMW i7 and 430L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE, giving the BMW i7 a 70L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQE leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg 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 i7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQE). Both match on warranty length.