BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the BMW 7 Series, a 75 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.

Across 4 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz EQS leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

BMW 7 Series

Large Cars · 69 configurations

28mpg combined (best)
All BMW 7 Series specs

2022–2027

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Large Cars · 32 configurations

103mpg combined (best)
All Mercedes-Benz EQS specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricBMW 7 SeriesMercedes-Benz EQS
Best combined MPG28 mpg103 mpg
Best city MPG25 mpg101 mpg
Best highway MPG31 mpg105 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,700$700
Lowest CO2 output130 g/miNot available
Engines offeredSIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDINot available
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8)Automatic (A1)
DrivetrainsRear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremium, Premium and Electricity, DieselElectricity
EPA classLarge CarsLarge Cars
Years covered2015–20272022–2027
Configurations on record6932

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

7 Series vs EQS: common questions

Which is better on gas, the BMW 7 Series or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 103 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the BMW 7 Series, a 75 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mercedes-Benz EQS runs about $700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,700 for the BMW 7 Series — a difference of roughly $2,000 per year.

What engines do the 7 Series and EQS offer?

BMW 7 Series: SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI. Mercedes-Benz EQS: no engine data on record.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz EQS as Large Cars, so they compete directly.

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