Vehicle Overview
Key specifications and features at a glance
i5 M60 xDrive
Overview
EQS 450
2023 - Present
Year
2021 - Present
81.2
Engine
107.8
—
Power
—
Electric
Fuel
Electric
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5
Detailed Specifications
Complete technical specifications comparison
Best comparable values are highlighted in green.
i5 M60 xDrive
Specification
EQS 450
81.2
Battery Capacity
107.8
—
Battery Capacity Gross
120
81.2
Battery Capacity Usable
107.8
Lithium-ion
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
506 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
592 km (WLTP)
20.5
Energy Consumption
19.8
442
Power
265
820
Torque
800
3.8
0–100 km/h
6.0
230
Top Speed
160
11
AC Charging Power
11
205
DC Fast Charging Power
200
Type-2
AC Connector
Type-2
Ccs2
DC Connector
Ccs2
10–80% in 30 min (Minimum DC charging time under suitable conditions)
DC Charging
10–80% in 31 min (At a compatible 200 kW DC charger)
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Yes
One-Pedal Driving
—
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
AWD
Drive Type
AWD
245 / 40R20 front, 275 / 35R20 rear
Tyre Size
265 / 40 R21
20
Wheel Size
21
4
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
M Sport ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
M Sport ventilated disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated disc
Adaptive M double-wishbone
Front Suspension
Four-link independent
Adaptive M five-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Electric variable sport steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering with rear-axle steering
7
Number of Airbags
9
2000
Towing Capacity
750
11.9
Turning Circle
10.9
Dimensions & Weight
Physical specifications and measurements
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i5 M60 xDrive
Dimension
EQS 450
5060
Length
5223
1900
Width
1926
1505
Height
1518
2995
Wheelbase
3210
2380
Kerb Weight
2545
490
Boot Space
610
—
Boot Space (Seats Folded)
1770
—
Frunk Space
0
Features Comparison
Standard and optional equipment comparison
Safety
i5 M60 xDrive
Feature
EQS 450
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert
Comfort
i5 M60 xDrive
Feature
EQS 450
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights
Interior Exterior
i5 M60 xDrive
Feature
EQS 450
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors
Technology
i5 M60 xDrive
Feature
EQS 450
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App
Charging & Battery Tech
i5 M60 xDrive
Feature
EQS 450
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump
EV / Hybrid Drive Features
i5 M60 xDrive
Feature
EQS 450
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G
Electric vehicle features
i5 M60 xDrive
Feature
EQS 450
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator
Pros & Cons
Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle
BMW i5 M60 xDrive
Pros
- +Very strong 442 kW output
- +Rapid 3.8 second acceleration
- +All-wheel-drive traction
- +Fast 205 kW DC charging
- +Useful 2000 kg towing capacity
Cons
- −Very high Australian price
- −Lower range than eDrive40
- −Heavy 2380 kg kerb weight
- −Higher energy consumption
- −Performance tyres are expensive
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Pros
- +Exceptionally quiet luxury cabin
- +Up to 592 km WLTP range
- +Strong 265 kW output
- +Fast 200 kW DC charging
- +Large 610 litre boot
Cons
- −Very high purchase price
- −Heavy kerb weight
- −Large exterior dimensions
- −No front luggage compartment
- −Rapid depreciation risk
Which one should you buy?
Best for Performance: BMW i5 M60 xDrive
System power around 442 kW supports a solid performance score.
Best Overall: BMW i5 M60 xDrive
Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.
Our Recommendation
Choose BMW i5 M60 xDrive if: You prioritise performance and responsive power.
Choose Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 if: You prioritise performance and responsive power.
Bottom Line: BMW i5 M60 xDrive leads on performance.
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