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BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

2025 BMW X5 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

BMW X5

2025 BMW X5

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS0 – 4Mercedes-Benz EQB wins 4 of 4 categories
Mercedes-Benz EQB

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $2,600 a year less in fuel for the Mercedes-Benz EQB (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The BMW X5 is the bigger car, about 8 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Mercedes-Benz EQB has had fewer recall campaigns (6 vs 85).

The two cars

The 2025 BMW X5 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 194 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,335 lb (M50i 4dr SUV).

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB is a small SUV powered by electricity and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 184 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,497 lb (Class 250 4dr SUV).

Buying used? The 2023 X5 and the 2024 EQB have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2019 X5 and the 2022 EQB.

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel
EV
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
Engines
EV
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

25 MPG
Best combined MPG
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23 city
City / highway MPG (best)
–
–
EV range
251 mi
$3,300
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$700

Performance & space

617 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
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192.1 in
Length
184.3 in
78 in
Width
72 in
68.9 in
Height
65.7 in
4,978 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,497 lb

Safety & reliability

★★★★
NHTSA overall rating
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9
Driver-assist features standard
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5
Recalls (2025)
1
85
Recalls, all years since 2005
6
63
Owner complaints (latest year)
2

Interest

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Buying used

2023
Best used year
2024
2019
Year to avoid
2022

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Which one should you choose?

Choose the BMW X5 if…

  • You want more room (8 in longer)

Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQB if…

  • You want an EV with more range (251 miles)
  • You want something easier to park (8 in shorter)
  • You put reliability history first (6 vs 85 recalls since 2005)

Pros & cons of each

2025 BMW X5

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 19% better than the average 2025 standard SUV (21 MPG).
  • Strong performanceUp to 617 hp, versus about 456 hp for similar 2025 models.
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

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