Compare BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB vs BMW 5 Series [2021-2024]

i4 vs EQB vs 5 Series [2021-2024] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Automatic Parking	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	17	8	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric + Leatherette	Leatherette
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	14 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Illuminated
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Dual Tone
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED,LED	-	LED
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black & Biege	Rose Gold/Titanium Grey Pearl	Canberra Beige / Black, Cognac / Black, Black with Aluminium Rhombicle Smoke Grey and Pearl Chrome Trim
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Years)
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

• Rear row

  Seat Base Sliding

i4 vs EQB vs 5 Series [2021-2024] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	250	160	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	6	8	6.1
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	Torque-On-Demand	No
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	14.8
  Driving Range (km)	483	423	1008
  Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Electric	Two asynchronous electric motors	2.0L B48 Turbocharged I4
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	-	-	252 bhp @ 5200 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	-	-	350 Nm @ 1450 rpm
  Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	-
  Peak Motor Performance	282 bhp @ 8000 rpm, 430 Nm	225 bhp 390 Nm	-
  Battery	70.2 kWh, Lithium Ion, 398.5 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	66.5 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	RWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.25	-	6.03
  Suspension - Front	Double-joint Spring Strut with Hydraulically Damped Torque Strut Bearing	MacPherson Struts with Forged Aluminium Wishbone, optional Adaptive Dampers	Double Track Control Arm Axle
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Suspension	Three Transverse Links and Single Trailing Arm, optional Adaptive Dampers	Five-link Axle
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	245 / 45 R18	235 / 55 R18	245 / 45 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	225 / 45 R18	235 / 55 R18	275 / 40 R18
  Spare Wheel	No	No	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	470	465	530
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	-	68
  Passenger Capacity	5	7	5
  Length (mm)	4783	4684	4963
  Width (mm)	1852	1834	1868
  Height (mm)	1448	1701	1467
  Wheelbase (mm)	2856	2829	2975
  Ground Clearance (mm)	125	-	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	2050	2175	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	4

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i4 vs EQB vs 5 Series [2021-2024] User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4.1/5 23 Ratings 4 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	-	4 Exterior
	4.5 Interior	-	4.5 Interior
	5 Ride Quality	-	3 Ride Quality