On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 30% cheaper than the Mercedes EQS 450 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust
Charging type
| Profile | Split | EQS | i3 | Gap | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 579 € | 348 € | 231 € | i3 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 576 € | 409 € | 167 € | i3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 593 € | 484 € | 110 € | i3 |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 30% cheaper than the Mercedes EQS 450 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Mercedes EQS 450 offers more range: 695 km vs 359 km for BMW i3 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i3 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.