BMW i5 LWB vs Mercedes-Benz EQS (2026)
BMW i5 LWB (₹79.60 Lakh – ₹1.20 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz EQS (₹1.30 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW i5 LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹50.40 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
- The BMW i5 LWB is the more powerful car, with 593 bhp against 516 bhp.
- The Mercedes-Benz EQS claims the longer range: 857 km vs 669 km.
Specification Comparison
BMW i5 LWB in short
The i5 arrived in September 2026 as the first BMW EV sedan assembled in India: the long-wheelbase eDrive35L at ₹79.60 lakh with an 81.6 kWh battery and 669 km MIDC range, plus the imported 601 PS i5 M60 xDrive at ₹1.195 crore. It shares its stretched body with the petrol 530Li, giving EV buyers the same chauffeur-grade rear seat. The Mercedes-Benz EQS's lower reaches and the petrol E-Class LWB are what buyers weigh it against.
Full i5 LWB prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz EQS in short
The EQS is Mercedes' electric flagship sedan and, notably, is assembled in India — a CKD since 2022, which is why the EQS 580 Celebration Edition costs ₹1.30 crore against imported rivals well above it. Its 107.8 kWh battery delivers an ARAI-rated range of up to 857 km, among the longest of any EV sold in India, with dual motors producing 516 bhp. It rivals the BMW i7, which is a CBU at roughly double the price.
Full EQS prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: i5 LWB or EQS?
The BMW i5 LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹50.40 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz EQS. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
i5 LWB vs EQS — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW i5 LWB — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz EQS — not yet tested.
Should I buy the i5 LWB or the EQS?
The BMW i5 LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹50.40 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The BMW i5 LWB is the more powerful car, with 593 bhp against 516 bhp. The Mercedes-Benz EQS claims the longer range: 857 km vs 669 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.