Comparing the BMW i7 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i7 is available at ₹17,299,000, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS is priced at ₹15,299,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz EQS's N/A (Electric), producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) | 107.8 kWh NMC Lithium-Ion |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (RWD or AWD) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 328 bhp (EQS 450+) / 523 bhp (EQS 580 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 568 Nm (450+) / 855 Nm (580) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 101.7 kWh | 107.8 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) | DC Fast: ~31 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (195 kW) | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) | 770 km - WLTP (EQS 450+) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift | Yes - One-Pedal Drive |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 610 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 107 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 2585 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 5216 mm / 1926 mm / 1512 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 3210 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic (electric, rear-axle steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Augmented Reality HMI |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | MBUX Hyperscreen (3-screen 141 cm curved array) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Yes - DRIVE PILOT L3 + DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | Yes - Front (Multicontour + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen | 12.8-inch MBUX Hyperscreen + Passenger Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes - KEYLESS-GO + Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Yes - 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Burmester 3D 15-Speaker / 40-Speaker Dolby Atmos |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | Digital Light LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 265/40 R21 (front) / 295/35 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - PRE-SAFE Brake |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | Yes - ESP 9.1 + AIRMATIC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | Yes - 360° Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | Graphite GreyObsidian BlackOpalith White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
